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Eliezer Yudkowsky - Why AI Will Kill Us, Aligning LLMs, Nature of Intelligence, SciFi, & Rationality

Dwarkesh Podcast

CHAPTER

Navigating the Intelligence Frontier

This chapter examines the complexities of intelligence, comparing human and chimpanzee cognitive abilities while exploring the intricacies of defining intelligence itself. Key historical examples, such as Oppenheimer's involvement in the Manhattan Project, are used to illustrate the challenges of aligning artificial intelligence with human values and the potential risks of misalignment. The discussion emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and societal responses to the rapid advancements in AI technology, drawing parallels with the historical context of nuclear weapons development.

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