
Why Do People Who Think AI Could Kill Us All Still Work on AI?
The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis
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Motivations Behind Continued AI Research Amidst Existential Concerns
This chapter delves into the conflicting motivations driving AI researchers to pursue advanced technologies despite recognizing the associated existential risks. It examines the belief in the inevitability of AGI, the perceived low-risk nature of specific research, and the interplay of ethical dilemmas and personal ambitions in scientific progress.
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