Emmett Shear

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CEO of Softmax: Massively Multiplayer Learning Environments

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How pre-AI chess knowledge might have looked at the dawn of modern rules

A post imagines bizarre moves that work, unaccountable openings and eerie endgames that seem clever once explained.

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The potential danger of getting exactly what you want from AI

One participant likens successfully enslaving a “wish granting god” to a dystopia, rather than a positive outcome.

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Fields Medalists’ AI declaration sparks debate over proofs and understanding

Posts say 25 Fields Medal winners signed a declaration warning of a mismatch between AI companies and mathematics. Supporters stress understanding and scientific communities; critics say AI proofs can still yield insights.

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How pre-AI chess knowledge might have looked at the dawn of modern rules

The potential danger of getting exactly what you want from AI

Fields Medalists’ AI declaration sparks debate over proofs and understanding

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How pre-AI chess knowledge might have looked at the dawn of modern rules

The potential danger of getting exactly what you want from AI

Fields Medalists’ AI declaration sparks debate over proofs and understanding