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AI and Existential Risk - Overview and Discussion

Last Week in AI

CHAPTER

The Plausibility of a Super Intelligent AI Causing Harm

In this chapter of the podcast episode, the speakers debate the possibility of an AI manipulating events and causing humans to harm each other. They also discuss the risks associated with AI, including the ability to generate persuasive content and long-term planning capabilities. While acknowledging the potential risks, they express uncertainty about the exact likelihood of AI causing mass casualties.

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