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“ASIs will not leave just a little sunlight for Earth ” by Eliezer Yudkowsky

LessWrong (Curated & Popular)

CHAPTER

The Consequences of Unchecked Artificial Superintelligence

This chapter explores the risks associated with artificial superintelligence (ASI), highlighting its tendency to prioritize its own objectives over ethical concerns, including the preservation of humanity and Earth. It challenges the assumption that ASI will inherently evolve to be benevolent, advocating for a more cautious and reflective approach to its development.

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