Understanding If-Then Commitments for AI Risk Management

This article from Holden Karnofsky, now a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses "If-Then" commitments as a structured approach to managing AI risks without hindering innovation. These commitments offer a framework in which specific responses are triggered when particular risks arise, allowing for a proactive and organized approach to AI safety. The article emphasizes that as AI technology rapidly advances, such predefined voluntary commitments or regulatory requirements can help guide timely interventions, ensuring that AI developments remain safe and beneficial while minimizing unnecessary delays.

Original text: https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/09/if-then-commitments-for-ai-risk-reduction?lang=en

Author(s): Holden Karnofsky

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