
AI and Existential Risk - Overview and Discussion
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Navigating AI Risks: Malicious Uses and Existential Threats
This chapter explores the potential dangers associated with the malicious use of artificial intelligence, discussing scenarios where superintelligent AI could be exploited by harmful actors. The speakers examine various existential risks posed by AI, from nuclear threats to societal control, while emphasizing the complexities and uncertainties of predicting these outcomes. The conversation calls for a proactive approach to understanding and mitigating current AI-related safety concerns rather than only focusing on long-term risks.
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