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In Defense of AI Doomerism (Robert Wright & Liron Shapira)

The Wright Show

CHAPTER

The Advocacy for AI Pause

The chapter explores a letter advocating for a pause in AI development to address existential risks, highlighting various advocacy strategies and the consensus among AI experts. It delves into the concept of AI doomerism, concerns about superintelligence, and the need to prioritize existential threats over bias issues. The discussion reflects on the potential catastrophic outcomes of mishandling AI technology and the importance of aligning AI goals with human values.

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