What If We Never Become Post-Scarcity? (Narration Only)
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
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AI as a Concept Is a Black Box
We're not even discussing human level AGI, let alone superhuman. It is entirely possible that in the next couple of decades we will be able to make human or even superhuman AI. But as a mistake to assume a very subhuman AI is going to rapidly mutate into something like Skynet or Digital Godling. An AI looking to wipe us out or tell us what to do is bad but even a kind one that you could think of as a caring big brother helping when you need it and constantly watching over you in case you need help is pretty creepy without Orwellian overtones.
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