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Megathreat: The Dangers Of AI Are Weirder Than You Think | Yoshua Bengio

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Apr 13, 2023
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Yoshua Bengio
Yoshua Bengio, an award-winning computer scientist and pioneer in artificial neural networks, discusses the paramount importance of slowing down AI development despite its rapid adoption. He dives into the complexities of machine consciousness, the ethical dilemmas of AI manipulation, and the intriguing parallels between neural networks and human brain function. The conversation also touches on the alignment problem and the necessity for global cooperation to ensure responsible AI practices. Prepare for thought-provoking insights that challenge perceptions of technology’s role in society.
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INSIGHT

Consciousness Definition

  • Yoshua Bengio argues that the question of computer consciousness is meaningless without a scientific definition of consciousness.
  • Current language models lack key properties of human consciousness, like self-awareness and understanding of relationships.
INSIGHT

Wants vs. Consciousness

  • Wanting, having goals, and receiving rewards are distinct from subjective experience.
  • Machines can achieve goals without consciousness, using reinforcement learning.
ANECDOTE

AI Trolls

  • Scalable AI trolls could personalize attacks by exploiting individual histories and vulnerabilities.
  • They could manipulate political opinions or impersonate known contacts, exceeding human trolls' capacity.
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