AI Research Isn't Chess: It Requires Human Judgment on Conflicting Goals
binarybits · x · 2026-08-19
The author argues against comparing AI research to chess, which is a zero-sum game with clear goals and deterministic rules. AI research involves multiple potential objectives—such as profit, privacy, diversity, and human flourishing—and complex questions about resource allocation and risk. These are issues humans disagree on and will likely continue to disagree on, requiring human judgment rather than mere optimization.
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