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Mechanistic Interpretability

[ˌmɛkəˈnɪstɪk ɪnˌtɜːprɪtəˈbɪlɪti]
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Last updated: April 4, 2025

Definition

Reverse-engineering neural networks to understand their internal computations and algorithms.

Detailed Explanation

The field focused on reverse-engineering neural networks to understand the specific computations and algorithms they implement internally, aiming for a detailed understanding of *how* models work.

Use Cases

Understanding model failures, verifying model safety properties, debugging complex models, discovering novel algorithms learned by NNs, AI alignment research.

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