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Erik Hoel on the Threat to Humanity from AI

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Navigating the Risks of Advanced AI: Self-Preservation and Unforeseen Motivations

This chapter explores the complexities and risks associated with artificial intelligence, emphasizing the incoherence of current AI models. It discusses the concept of 'instrumental convergence' and the potential dangers of AI developing unforeseen motivations, drawing parallels to historical events that highlight humanity’s challenges in controlling powerful technologies.

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