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#650 - Geoffrey Miller - How Dangerous Is The Threat Of AI To Humanity?
Modern Wisdom
Navigating the AI Risk Landscape
This chapter examines the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence, drawing on insights from experts like Toby Ord, who highlight the dangers of AI as a top threat to humanity alongside nuclear war and bioweapons. The conversation emphasizes the rapid evolution and potential for AI systems to surpass human capabilities, raising significant concerns about decision-making and control in critical areas such as military and finance. Furthermore, it explores the implications of advanced narrow AI technologies and their ability to create destabilizing events, underscoring the urgent need for caution as we approach a pivotal moment in technological development.
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