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AI's Doomsday Philosopher Says Maybe It'll All Be Totally Fine — With Nick Bostrum

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AI Risks and Future Prospects

This chapter examines the evolving discourse on AI risks, particularly the existential threats posed by superintelligent AI, tracing the impact of the 2015 article 'The Doomsday Invention.' It discusses the duality of AI's potential, highlighting both the dangers of misuse and the opportunities for significant societal advancement. The dialogue emphasizes the urgency for proactive measures in governance and alignment, questioning how humanity might navigate the line between AI's benefits and its potential to precipitate crises.

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