Reflecting on AI Research Motives: Curiosity Over Doom or Safety Agendas
voooooogel · x · 2026-08-21
The author reflects on the diverse motivations driving AI research. While many focus on safety, x-risk, or steering capabilities for the singularity, the author expresses a primary drive rooted in pure curiosity about how models work. Contrasting the indifference of the linguistics community to deep learning, they advocate for appreciating the intrinsic wonder of models, separate from utilitarian or apocalyptic goals.
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