The impact assessment was commissioned by AISC, not independent.
This is a valid concern. I have worried about conflicts of interest.
I really wanted the evaluators at Arb to do neutral research, without us organisers getting in the way. Linda and I both emphasised this at an orienting call they invited us too.
From Arb’s side, Gavin deliberately stood back and appointed Sam Holton as the main evaluator, who has no connections with AI Safety Camp. Misha did participate in early editions of the camp though.
All in, this is enough to take the report with a grain of salt. Worth picking apart the analysis and looking for any unsound premises
This is a valid concern. I have worried about conflicts of interest.
I really wanted the evaluators at Arb to do neutral research, without us organisers getting in the way. Linda and I both emphasised this at an orienting call they invited us too.
From Arb’s side, Gavin deliberately stood back and appointed Sam Holton as the main evaluator, who has no connections with AI Safety Camp. Misha did participate in early editions of the camp though.
All in, this is enough to take the report with a grain of salt. Worth picking apart the analysis and looking for any unsound premises