As far back as 2019, the underlying technology that might get us all the way to the finish line was already there. We are moving in a direction where these systems are more and more autonomous. One thing I worry about is that we don't actually have any technical means by which to ensure that they are actually going to be trying to pursue the goals you're trying to point them at.
The U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, says social media poses a “profound risk of harm” to young people. Why do some in the tech industry disagree?
Then, Ajeya Cotra, an A.I. researcher, on how A.I. could lead to a doomsday scenario.
Plus: Pass the hat. Kevin and Casey play a game they call HatGPT.
On today’s episode:
Ajeya Cotra is a senior research analyst at Open Philanthropy
Additional reading:
The surgeon general issued an advisory about the risks of social media for young people.
Ajeya Cotra has researched the existential risks that A.I. poses unless countermeasures are taken.