The Dangers of Superintelligence

This chapter explores the implications and risks associated with the rapid advancement of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the potential for automated research loops that could lead to superintelligence. It discusses the need for international regulation and government intervention to manage the dangers posed by powerful AI technologies, especially concerning national security. The chapter compares the strategic dynamics of AI development to historical nuclear deterrence theories, analyzing how major powers like the U.S. and China pursue technological superiority for military and economic advantages.