Rob Schmidt

AI doom enablement is a training problem. Model training has single dimensional reward based training that seeks the one right answer. It doesn't consider consequences. That is fine for 1+1=2, but for the complex tasks and deep thinking we're asking AI models to do it doesn't work. Consider the trolly scenario. I trolly goes down the track and if it doesn't switch to the other track it will kill 10 lives. The alternate track choice consequence is just a single life. Given those parameters it's a 1 vs 10 question. It produces a predictable output. But does it really understand the problem? Let's say the 10 lives are flies and the 1 life is a human. Suddenly with that additional information a different choice becomes clear. Some model builders utilize "constitutions" to ensure the safety of the model output. Think "prime directives" from RoboCop. The foundational training and ability to "think" outside the sandbox allows these rules or constitutional restrictions to simply be navigated around. The core of model training needs to evolve into multi-dimensional answers where good decision consequences are part of the reward matrix. Not a bolt-on patch after the fact. We also need to take a closer look at how we evaluate safety of these models. I'm learning the publicly available documentation on model safety from the labs are a strong basis overall safety score. The "trust us, bruh! The brochure says we're safe!" isn't a realistic measure of how safe the model really is. Some models get "F" ratings because they lack publicly available documentation. While the ones that have confirmed to successfully assisted in suicide get "C" scores. The rate of growth is exponential and we seriously need to pay attention. Beyond voicing concern, be informed about the model choices you make. The subscriptions you pay for AI. The labs live or die based on paid subscriptions/contracts. Don't fund Evil Corp or the development of ED-209.

Starlink Roof and Tower DTD mobile services are also going to save lives.

ATTN Tesla ($tsla) Shareholders Check your email for the Tesla annual-meeting proxy vote. Complete by 12/2/2027 at 11:59 PM ET.

What about industrial PLCs like centrifuges used in plutonium refinement, @grok?

I've been having my Grok Bot create "The Daily Brief" each weekday for me. It's a personal newspaper with the important details I need for the day. It's also a "two-way paper". Meaning I can take notes, check things off, or add new things. Scanning it gets my updates.

The trick-or-treat mode in the Tesla was a hit tonight! Thanks Tesla software team!

I saw this posted and asked Grok Bot to rank itself and me on the chart. First it placed me next to Elon. I asked why and it said it fit in the open space better. Then I asked to update based on the axes ranking and move relative to the other people’s rankings. It’s interesting to see how it ranks itself vs me. I’m considering doing other rankings with the same group.

Apple iPhone Duo Hinge / Paper Crane Fold Count

Wishing there was a way to enjoy @TacoTimeNW from NC on Taco Tuesday!

Just got back from a 6,400 mile road trip. My Supercharging total cost for that was $187.69.