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Trying Newcomb's Problem on AI

Newcomb's Problem is a thought experiment which, on the surface, seems obvious, but what if you're trying it out on your identical twin? Which choice is best? Aric Floyd demonstrates it, then tries it on Anthropic's Claude, which doesn't always play ball!

English
  • Originally Aired January 13, 2026
  • Runtime 19 minutes
  • Production Code bdbhKoypnFI
  • Network YouTube
  • On Other Sites Official Website
  • Created January 13, 2026 by
    shriek
  • Modified January 13, 2026 by
    shriek