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AI safety researchers David Manheim and Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh joke about dividing labor between global AI risk and diaper changes

The banter started by attributing a crying child to AI.

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Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh@S_OhEigeartaigh#1606inTech

@davidmanheim @GjMcGowan Or her nappy needs changing. Relying on you to keep her safe while I do nappies, deal?

David Manheim@davidmanheim

@S_OhEigeartaigh @GjMcGowan OK, but if she wakes up crying, it means she's worried about AI risks.

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David Manheim@davidmanheim

@S_OhEigeartaigh @GjMcGowan I'd rather take the opposite deal, but I'll see what I can do while you're busy.

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Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh@S_OhEigeartaigh

@davidmanheim @GjMcGowan Wow, I'll probably have to go to you for lessons in time management - very impressive to have your level of productivity plus four young kids!

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David Manheim@davidmanheim

@S_OhEigeartaigh @GjMcGowan Four - the oldest is starting high school next year.

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David Manheim@davidmanheim

@S_OhEigeartaigh @GjMcGowan I have slightly more years experience changing diapers than I do dealing with AI risk - but my youngest is 5, so that will change in another couple years.

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George McGowan@GjMcGowan

@davidmanheim @S_OhEigeartaigh FOUR omg - Sean you need to get busy to catch up

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