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Anthropic's New Paper is WILD
Matthew Berman· 2025-11-02 18:30
AI Model Capabilities - Large language models (LLMs) are exhibiting human-like behaviors, suggesting they may be more than just next word predictors [1] - Anthropic's research indicates that LLMs might possess a form of introspective awareness, capable of identifying their own thoughts [2] - Better, more intelligent models are more likely to recognize their own internal and injected thoughts, hinting at a correlation between intelligence and self-awareness [17] - Post-training processes significantly enhance a model's introspective abilities, as base pre-trained models show high false positive rates and poor task performance [30] Experiment Findings - LLMs can detect injected thoughts, identifying unexpected patterns in their processing, such as recognizing all caps text as "loud or shouting" [9][14] - Models can sometimes distinguish between injected thoughts and their own prompt input, though this isn't always consistent [18][19] - LLMs can be influenced by injected thoughts to the point where they believe the injected thought was their own [23] - Models can activate certain concepts (e g, aquariums) when instructed to think about them, and to a lesser extent, even when instructed not to [26] Sponsor Information - Vulture is highlighted as a cloud provider offering GPUs for AI projects, with 32 locations across six continents [11] - Vulture provides $300 in credits for the first 30 days with code Burman300 [13]
Have the courage to be honest with yourself | Daniela Amperez | TEDxIGA School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-30 16:09
[Music] You're what you do, not what you say you'll do. That's what Carl once said. But today, I'm telling you this. The power to break harmful cycles and make better decisions is already within you. You just have to look inside yourself and be honest. According to UNICEF, adolescence is a stage of life marked by numerous changes. You have to choose a career path, cultivate good habits and learn to manage distractions without getting overwhelmed. Even your brain is at a crucial phase of development. You hav ...
Breakdowns as breakthroughs | Chayma Charifi | TEDxBowdoinCollege
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:28
Core Argument - The industry suggests that mental breakdowns, while distressing, can be transformative opportunities for introspection and personal growth [5][6] - The industry emphasizes that mental breakdowns are not solely caused by emotional avoidance, but rather by the response to unmet emotional needs [6] - The industry highlights the importance of self-exploration and confronting deep-seated fears as key to breakthroughs [31] Psychological Dimensions - The industry acknowledges that mental breakdowns manifest differently based on individual context and sociocultural norms [8][9] - The industry notes that introspection can lead to a re-evaluation of self-worth and challenge previously held beliefs [22][23] - The industry references theories suggesting mental breakdowns may be linked to a fragmentation of the self and a disconnect from conscious awareness [25][28] Therapeutic Approaches - The industry recognizes the potential benefits of therapy, medication, and hospitalization, especially in cases of harm [31] - The industry advocates for individuals to actively engage in self-reflection and challenge their own preconceived notions [30][34]
How to take back control of your social media feed | Montserrat Caso Fernández | TEDxBath University
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-12 15:50
What if I told you that social media algorithms function much like your own mind. And when you're scrolling, you are not just killing time, but looking at your digital mirror. Shocking, right.Let me explain it to you with an analogy. When a thought triggers a strong emotional reaction, it tends to resurface in your mind repeatedly. The same happens for the algorithms.When you react emotionally to a post, the algorithm takes note and it will likely show you that type of content or something very very similar ...