When It Comes to AI, Think Protopia, Not Dystopia or Utopia.
The article explores the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the views of AI dystopians like Eliezer Yudkowsky. It warns of the dangers of superhumanly smart AI, suggesting that without proper alignment and understanding, such AI could lead to catastrophic outc...
| Published in: | Skeptic Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 58 - 66 |
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Skeptics Society
2024
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