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Leopold Aschenbrenner - China/US Super Intelligence Race, 2027 AGI, & The Return of History

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Aligning AI: Power, Competition, and Responsibility

This chapter explores the complexities of aligning artificial superintelligence (ASI) and its implications for global power dynamics, particularly between the US and China. It discusses the risks associated with technological advancements and the necessity for various political factions to have aligned AI systems, while also emphasizing the importance of checks and balances to prevent misuse by authoritarian regimes. The conversation highlights the urgent need for responsible AI development amidst rising competition and the unpredictable nature of evolving AI systems.

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