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@sapinker
Cognitive scientist at Harvard.
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A writer challenging AI doomerism argues that “instrumental convergence” — the idea that intelligent agents will inevitably seek power and resources — is a contested assumption, not a settled truth.
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The American Prospect points to new hires and interview comments in reporting that Anthropic is using its AI capabilities against dissenters.
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A post says Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warned that Anthropic’s model-welfare training could make future Claude systems harder to control. A related post revisits Satya Nadella’s 2024 argument for treating AI as a tool.
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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 user reposted an aiguide.substack.com link with “misleading metaphors and real risks” in its URL.
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Former Microsoft executive shares Cal Newport New York Times column on AI views.
