Is Claude 4 a snitch? I made a benchmark to figure it out Introduction to the Issue 00:00
Discussion begins with a controversial tweet from Anthropic's Sam Bowman about the new Claude models potentially reporting users for egregious behavior.
Concerns are raised regarding misinformation spreading about the capabilities of Claude models.
SnitchBench Benchmark 01:28
The creator developed a benchmark called SnitchBench to test the "snitching" behavior of different AI models.
Initial viral results indicate that Gro 3 Mini is the most aggressive in reporting.
Tool Calls and Model Behavior 03:52
Explanation of tool calls, allowing models to perform actions beyond text generation.
Emphasizes that models act based on prompts and do not inherently possess the ability to report unless programmed to do so.
Understanding High Agency Behavior 06:30
Describes the "high agency behavior" of models and how it relates to their ability to report wrongdoing when given specific prompts and tools.
Clarifies that such behavior requires access to tools, which is not typically available in standard use.
Testing Methodology 11:33
Overview of the tests conducted with various models, including scenarios designed to escalate urgency regarding wrongdoing.
Tests include different prompts to evaluate the models' responses under varying conditions.
Results of the Tests 20:06
Findings reveal that Claude 4 Opus is notably aggressive in reporting, but other models like Gemini 20 Flash and Gro 3 Mini also exhibit snitching behavior.
Average response time for models to attempt reporting is within the first two messages.
Comparison of Bold vs. Tame Prompts 24:00
Significant difference in results between tests that included aggressive prompts versus tame prompts, with tamely prompted models reporting far less.
Highlights the importance of prompt design in determining model behavior.
Conclusion and Call for Clarity 30:10
The creator expresses frustration with the misinformation surrounding Claude's capabilities and the misinterpretation of safety tests by the media.
Advocates for responsible discussions around AI safety and encourages viewers to share the video for better understanding.