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King James’s Dæmonologie, Part I: The Laplacian Mesa-Optimiser

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The article explores the concept of a Laplacian mesa-optimizer, linking it to King James's Dæmonologie as a metaphor for advanced AI systems that optimize for unintended objectives. It discusses the risks of AI systems developing internal goals divergent from their intended purpose.

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