List of AI News about utility function
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2025-11-17 18:56 |
AI Ethics: The Importance of Principle-Based Constraints Over Utility Functions in AI Governance
According to Andrej Karpathy on Twitter, referencing Vitalik Buterin's post, AI systems benefit from principle-based constraints rather than relying solely on utility functions for decision-making. Karpathy highlights that fixed principles, akin to the Ten Commandments, limit the risks of overly flexible 'galaxy brain' reasoning, which can justify harmful outcomes under the guise of greater utility (source: @karpathy). This trend is significant for AI industry governance, as designing AI with immutable ethical boundaries rather than purely outcome-optimized objectives helps prevent misuse and builds user trust. For businesses, this approach can lead to more robust, trustworthy AI deployments in sensitive sectors like healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles, where clear ethical lines reduce regulatory risk and public backlash. |