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Eliezer Yudkowsky - Human Augmentation as a Safer AGI Pathway

The Trajectory

CHAPTER

Navigating the Path to Safe AI Development

This chapter examines the challenges and complexities of developing advanced artificial intelligence, emphasizing the critical importance of alignment before creating superintelligent systems. The discussion highlights the potential dangers of transitioning from simpler AI to more powerful forms, stressing that mistakes in alignment can lead to catastrophic outcomes. Additionally, the need for international governance and cooperation in AI development is explored, aiming to mitigate risks and prevent existential threats to humanity.

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