There is ample evidence that CoT is not an accurate gauge of a model's 'intent' anyhow. It's a lossy and imperfect mapping and using it in the way you describe is just about guaranteed to make it more so.
There is genuine research into latent space monitoring and interpretation - that's the only real way forward. CoT monitoring is a mirage and won't be useful for long, if it ever was
There is genuine research into latent space monitoring and interpretation - that's the only real way forward. CoT monitoring is a mirage and won't be useful for long, if it ever was