AI Safety Technical Course - week 2 - Linear Probes

​This lecture will cover probing and representations in Transformers.

​In this lecture:

• ​Understand what linear probes are

• ​See why model outputs are not enough

• ​Explore “truth as geometry”

• ​Connect probes to real safety problems

• ​Understand the limits of linear probes

​To receive the certificate, you must complete the notebooks and attend this lecture, as in-person attendance is mandatory.

However, we will stream the lecture online for those who cannot attend in person.

​Google Meet Link:
meet.google.com/rux-ehdx-ewb

​Drift 23 is accessible through the library.

​We'll be serving pizzas and snacks during the lecture.

​After the lecture, you're invited to join us for drinks on the house.

​Course material is inspired by ARENA, leading UK program in AI Safety.