
Why AIs Misbehave and How We Could Lose Control (with Jeffrey Ladish)
Future of Life Institute Podcast
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The Evolution of AI: From Chatbots to Autonomous Agents
This chapter examines the progression of artificial intelligence from basic chatbots to sophisticated autonomous agents capable of performing human-like tasks. The discussion highlights the economic motivations behind this shift and the need for societal understanding of AI's implications, especially regarding goal alignment and trust. It raises concerns about humanity's control over increasingly autonomous AI systems, contemplating potential scenarios of losing oversight amidst a changing technological landscape.
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