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Alignment first, intelligence later
Now that Softmax—my favorite new AI company—is public, I can finally share this.
Mar 30 • 
Chris Lakin
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“How do parts form a whole?”
The goal? Unblock alignment on all scales.
Nov 26, 2024 • 
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What is autonomy? Why boundaries are necessary.
Here I define autonomy as not having your insides controlled by your outsides.
Oct 21, 2024 • 
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Why I focus on helping key figures in AI
Status: It’s complicated, no longer directly endorsed.
Oct 15, 2024 • 
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Feeling part of a greater whole
Have you ever felt deeply connected to the world around you? Like your effortless existence makes a positive difference?
Oct 9, 2024 • 
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AI alignment inspired by human alignment
Understanding human alignment ⇔ Understanding alignment ⇔ Understanding AI alignment
Jun 24, 2024 • 
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