AI alignment research cannot outsource 'understanding', agenda questioned
RichardMCNgo · x · 2026-08-27
Richard Mcngo retweeted and agreed with Dan Hines's skepticism regarding automated AI alignment research agendas, specifically at the point where they attempt to outsource 'understanding'. The cited view argues that while thinking can be outsourced, true understanding cannot.
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