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Carl Shulman (Pt 1) - Intelligence Explosion, Primate Evolution, Robot Doublings, & Alignment

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Navigating AI Progress and Potential

This chapter explores the intricate development of artificial intelligence and its implications on productivity, particularly in industries like self-driving cars. It discusses challenges related to partial automation and the dependence on human intervention, while emphasizing the accelerating pace of AI improvements driven by computational resources. Additionally, the conversation addresses the dynamics of research within AI, including the importance of team contributions and the concept of intelligence explosions as AI continues to evolve.

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