LLMs and Newcomb's Problem - Computerphile

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Newcomb's Problem is a thought experiment which, on the surface, seems obvious, but what if you're trying it out on your identical twin? Which choice is best? Aric Floyd demonstrates it, then tries it on Anthropic's Claude, which doesn't always play ball! Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley. Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com

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