Thoughts on the different sub-questions, from someone that doesn't professionally work in AI safety:
Unfortunately, I'm not based in the UK. However, the UK government's prioritization of the alignment problem is commendable, and I hope their efforts continue to yield positive results.
(are we trying to find a trusted arbiter? Find people that are competent to do the evaluation? Find a way to assign blame if things go wrong? Ideally these would all be the same person/organization, but it's not guaranteed).
Unfortunately, I'm not based in the UK. However, the UK government's prioritization of the alignment problem is commendable, and I hope their efforts continue to yield positive results.
(Are we attempting to identify a trusted mediator? Are we seeking individuals competent enough for evaluation? Or are we trying to establish a mechanism to assign accountability should things go awry? Ideally, all these roles would be fulfilled by the same entity or individual, but it's not necessarily the case.)
I understand your point, but it seems that we need a specific organization or team designed for such operations. Why did I pose the question initially? I've developed a prototype for a shutdown mechanism, which involves a potentially hazardous step. This prototype requires assessment by a reliable and skilled team. From my observations of discussions on LW, it appears there's a "clash of agendas" that takes precedence over the principle of "preserving life on earth." Consequently, this might not be the right platform to share anything of a hazardous nature.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my inquiry.
What is the established process, or what could be a potential process, for validating a highly probable alignment solution? I assume that a robust alignment solution would undergo some form of review—so who is responsible for reviewing these proposals? Is LessWrong the platform for this? or is there a specialized communication network that researchers can access should such a situation arise?
For now, the option I see is that the burden falls on the researcher to demonstrate the solution in a real-world setting and have it peer reviewed. However, this approach risks exposing the techniques used, making them available for capabilities research as well.
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