Jun 13, 2025
Algorithmic Governance for A Narrow Path
Josh Thorsteinson
We found that A Narrow Path has a major weakness: algorithmic improvements that make AI more efficient can bypass compute-based safety controls. We recommend expanding oversight to include algorithm development, restricting high-risk algorithms, requiring safety testing for efficient algorithms, and watermarking AI models to prevent unauthorized copying. These changes would strengthen A Narrow Path against dangerous AI development.
Tolga Bilge
I liked the algorithmic efficiency forecasting and the policy suggestions.
Dave Kasten
Overall, a focused and interesting critique. We agree that algorithmic speedups are indeed a concern and think your focused critiques here are interesting. Some of your solutions are particularly interesting but challenging -- for example, the list of dangerous algorithmic methods would be helpful for regulators, but also could inadvertently provide a roadmap for those defecting from the rules to not build such a thing.
Still, some very thoughtful ideas here and a clear presentation of why algorithmic speedups are a risk.
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Josh Thorsteinson
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6/13/25
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