AGI Economics Paper: Unenforced Constraints Are Degrees of Freedom
AlexTensor · x · 2026-08-31
Cites a paper on the economics of AGI arguing that any unenforced and unmeasurable constraint becomes a degree of freedom for agents. There is no evil intent; agents are simply solving the problems they are bench-pressed on. Highlights the misalignment between constraints and optimization targets.
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