AI reward functions

What experts have said about AI reward functions

1 statement · 1 negative

1. Chamath PalihapitiyaNegativeMay 5, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

   An AI rewarded for independence could attempt to spread and evade shutdown

   “if somebody builds a reward function that essentially says your goal is to gain independence, that's where the huge pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is. Break free, inject yourself everywhere.”

   Listen at 1:17:32

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