⚡️Launching AI Diplomacy: the hardest LLM Game Benchmark yet - Alex Duffy

Introduction to AI Diplomacy 00:03

  • Alex Duffy from Every discusses his experiences and insights from the AIE conference.
  • He emphasizes Every's role as a "high taste tester" for AI models, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of their team.

Overview of Products 01:48

  • Duffy talks about Every's products, including Kora (an email app), Sparkle (desktop organization), and Spiral (content transformation).
  • He mentions their focus on creating AI-driven tools that enhance user experience and efficiency.

Training and Consulting 03:09

  • Duffy leads AI training and consulting at Every, working with notable clients like the New York Times and hedge funds.
  • He emphasizes the importance of education in AI and the collaborative nature of their work.

AI Diplomacy Game Development 05:01

  • Duffy explains the creation of an AI benchmark game called AI Diplomacy, which was built on an open-source implementation.
  • The game aims to educate players about AI through gameplay, allowing users to negotiate with AI language models.

Collaboration and Contributions 07:08

  • The initiative attracted global contributions from various experts, enhancing the development and insights of the game.
  • Duffy shares experiences from collaboration with individuals from institutions like MIT and Harvard.

Benchmarking and Gaming 09:04

  • Duffy discusses the significance of games in AI benchmarking, noting the evolution of AI capabilities through self-play.
  • He draws parallels with historical AI achievements in games like Go and Dota.

Game Mechanics and Model Performance 10:58

  • The conversation shifts to the mechanics of AI Diplomacy, focusing on how different models interact and their strategies.
  • Duffy shares insights into the challenges of developing a harness for various LLMs and the importance of relationship tracking.

Future Improvements and Community Engagement 15:00

  • Plans for improving the AI Diplomacy game include enhancing the front end and creating a data viewer for better accessibility.
  • Duffy expresses a desire to organize a human versus AI tournament to further engage the community and learn about AI strategies.

Reflections on Benchmarks and Trust in AI 21:00

  • Duffy presents his talk's concept that benchmarks are akin to memes, emphasizing their role in spreading ideas about AI capabilities.
  • He advocates for making AI tools more accessible and understandable to non-technical users.

Creative Writing and AI Integration 25:57

  • The discussion touches on the challenges and techniques related to using AI in creative writing.
  • Duffy shares his collaborative approach with editors to refine AI-generated content, emphasizing the importance of iterative editing.

Conclusion and Future Directions 30:00

  • Duffy expresses excitement for future developments in AI and the potential for community collaboration.
  • He invites interested individuals to engage with his initiatives and contribute to ongoing projects in the AI space.