Scale's SEAL Leaderboards: A New Way to Evaluate AI Models
Jun 24, 2024

Sam

Hey Amy, I heard about something called SEAL Leaderboards. What are they?

Amy

Oh, that's a cool new thing! SEAL Leaderboards are like report cards for AI models. They help us see which models are the best at different tasks.

Sam

That sounds interesting! But why do we need new leaderboards? Aren't there already ways to test AI?

Amy

Good question! The problem is that some AI models might cheat on old tests because they've seen the answers before. It's like if we took the same math test over and over - we'd get better just by remembering the questions!

Sam

Oh, I get it! So how do these SEAL Leaderboards fix that problem?

Amy

They use secret questions that the AI models haven't seen before. It's like giving a surprise quiz instead of a test you can study for.

Sam

That makes sense. What kind of things do they test the AI on?

Amy

They test things like coding, following instructions, math problems, and using different languages. It's like checking if the AI can do homework in different subjects.

Sam

Cool! Who decides if the AI did a good job on these tests?

Amy

Experts in each subject check the AI's work. It's like having your math teacher grade your math homework, not just anyone.

Sam

That sounds fair. Do you think these new leaderboards will help make AI better?

Amy

I think so! By having fair tests, AI makers can see what their models need to improve. It's like getting feedback on a school project so you can make it better next time.