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AI Control: Using Untrusted Systems Safely with Buck Shlegeris of Redwood Research, from the 80,000 Hours Podcast

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

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Risks and Strategies in AI Safety

This chapter explores the significant risks posed by AI systems, particularly focusing on the dangers of hacked data centers and the implications of untrusted AIs on future technology developments. It emphasizes the urgent need for countermeasures and harm reduction strategies to mitigate AI threats, highlighting the complexities of AI alignment and management in uncertain environments. The discussion contrasts the need for proactive efforts against potential AI misalignment with the challenges of distinguishing trustworthy AIs from rogue systems.

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