My views:
I find testing of SOTA models problematic.
I find not testing of SOTA models problematic.
Neither view on testing is without merit.
The right way forward is unlikely to be as simple as either of those, but some carved out balance between them. And it is likely to change over time.
Your quote was very relevant, as it highlights the foundational lack of intellectual honesty behind the whole Anthropic statement.
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It is clear he isn't a champion for them.
My views:
I find testing of SOTA models problematic.
I find not testing of SOTA models problematic.
Neither view on testing is without merit.
The right way forward is unlikely to be as simple as either of those, but some carved out balance between them. And it is likely to change over time.