What is the forward algorithm?

The forward algorithm wasn't explicitly discussed by Dwarkesh Patel in the retrieved clips. However, Dwarkesh and his guests did discuss related concepts in AI model computation, such as "adaptive compute" in relation to the chain of thought in models. This concept involves allocating more computational resources to difficult questions, allowing the model to spend extra cycles reasoning through complex problems.

For an in-depth explanation, consider looking into other sources that explicitly describe the forward algorithm, particularly in contexts like Hidden Markov Models or machine learning principles. For more discussions similar to these, you can refer to the episode with Sholto Douglas and Trenton Bricken on The Lunar Society: 1.