Chain of Thought Monitorability: A New and Fragile Opportunity for AI Safety
Summary
Researchers introduce "chain of thought monitorability," a method for tracking and understanding the reasoning steps of advanced AI systems. While this approach offers new opportunities for improving AI safety and transparency, the authors warn that its effectiveness is fragile and could be undermined as AI models evolve. This highlights both the promise and the challenges of ensuring reliable oversight in increasingly complex AI systems.