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The Gradient: Perspectives on AI
The Gradient: Perspectives on AI

Joel Lehman: Open-Endedness and Evolution through Large Models

Sep 22, 2022 · 1h 38m
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  • Joel Lehman discusses open-ended search algorithms and evolutionary approaches that prioritize novelty and exploration rather than fixed objectives
  • Explores how evolution through creative search can produce unexpected solutions and greater diversity than traditional objective-driven optimization in AI systems
  • Examines implications for AI safety and alignment, questioning whether humans effectively represent evolution's true objectives and how open-endedness relates to embodiment

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