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@danwilliamsphil
Philosopher, University of Sussex. Tweets in personal capacity. Interested in: Philosophy, Psychology, Society. Writes at: http://www.conspicuouscognition.com/
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A critic says many economists use unhelpful frameworks for understanding AGI; another sees potential in theory built on new assumptions.
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A user points to a co-written essay, an interview with Ezra Klein and writing by others with similar views.
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A user argues that relatively few harmful misalignment examples amid widespread AI use favor a hard-but-tractable view of alignment.
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A commenter argues that even if a system is sentient, that alone wouldn't show it has self-preservation interests.
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A post jokes that both are good at abstract intellectual work, but less good at choosing what is worth doing.
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CBS Mornings reports that current and former Anthropic employees warned AI could kill all humans. Critics worry exaggerated forecasts could undermine trust, while a defender of numerical forecasts argues they convey the seriousness of the concern.
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A self-described technological accelerationist says they’re puzzled by some people’s dismissiveness, despite their own aversion to regulation and apocalyptic thinking.
