Any advanced AI, while it could be Tool in the sense of not taking actions that impact the outside world, is likely to be Agent in the sense of optimizing within bounds internally.”
Out of the two implicit definitions of agent: “maximises UF” and “affects outside world (without explicit being told to)”, the second is the only one that is relevant to AI safety, and the one that is used by the actual AI community. IOW, trying to bring in the first definition just causes confusion.
Out of the two implicit definitions of agent: “maximises UF” and “affects outside world (without explicit being told to)”, the second is the only one that is relevant to AI safety, and the one that is used by the actual AI community. IOW, trying to bring in the first definition just causes confusion.
Didn’t realize that, but it makes complete sense. Thanks.