The chapter examines the delicate balance between optimism and pessimism surrounding AI advancements, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging both risks and potential successes. Discussions highlight the impact of individual personalities on views about AI, the necessity of addressing alignment and governance issues, and the rising ethical concerns related to non-human intelligences. Exploring the challenges of determining consciousness in AI and practical suggestions for responsible development, the conversation navigates the complexities of AI ethics and the need for thoughtful consideration in shaping the future of AI.
Nick Bostrom is a philosopher, professor at the University of Oxford and an author
For generations, the future of humanity was envisioned as a sleek, vibrant utopia filled with remarkable technological advancements where machines and humans would thrive together. As we stand on the supposed brink of that future, it appears quite different from our expectations. So what does humanity's future actually hold?
Expect to learn what it means to live in a perfectly solved world, whether we are more likely heading toward a utopia or a catastrophe, how humans will find a meaning in a world that no longer needs our contributions, what the future of religion could look like, a breakdown of all the different stages we will move through on route to a final utopia, the current state of AI safety & risk and much more...