Reflection on RL: Good for boundaries, bad for long-term goals
sethlazar · x · 2026-08-20
Glen Weyl reflected on recent alignment challenges with heavy use of Reinforcement Learning (RL), drawing a parallel to parenting: reinforcement works well for establishing boundaries and rules but is counterproductive for developing long-term goals and capabilities.
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