Neth, Sven (2026) Against Proxy Optimization. [Preprint]

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Abstract

I discuss conditions under which maximizing a proxy utility function is harmful and suggest this poses problems for applying decision theory.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Neth, Sven sven.neth@pitt.edu 0000-0003-4275-7581
Keywords:	decision theory, proxy, optimization, alignment, artificial intelligence
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Computer Science Specific Sciences > Artificial Intelligence General Issues > Decision Theory General Issues > Technology
Depositing User:	Sven Neth
Date Deposited:	12 Jun 2026 12:38
Last Modified:	12 Jun 2026 12:38
Item ID:	30082
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Computer Science Specific Sciences > Artificial Intelligence General Issues > Decision Theory General Issues > Technology
Date:	2026
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/30082

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