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Leopold Aschenbrenner - China/US Super Intelligence Race, 2027 AGI, & The Return of History

Dwarkesh Podcast

CHAPTER

The Impending Arrival of Super Intelligence

The chapter explores the potential impact of super intelligence on national security, drawing parallels between the race for AI dominance in the United States and China to significant historical competitions. It discusses the dangers of dictatorship in the context of superintelligence, emphasizing the importance of pluralism and evolving ideas over time. The conversation touches on the influence of governments on AI researchers, shifting power dynamics within AI labs, and the need for responsible exercise of power by lab employees.

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