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Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion (with Will MacAskill)

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CHAPTER

AI's Rapid Rise and Implications

This chapter explores the swift advancements in artificial intelligence, emphasizing the potential for an intelligence explosion where AI may drive its own development. It analyzes the exponential growth of computational power, focusing on metrics like effective compute and the scalability challenges ahead. The discussion raises critical questions about the sustainability of this rapid progress and the future of AI in comparison to human cognitive abilities.

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