Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Should we pause AI development until we're sure we can do it safely? (with Joep Meindertsma)
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Apr 24, 2024 Joep Meindertsma, a database engineer and CEO of Ontola.io, passionately advocates for a pause in AI development to ensure safety. He discusses defining what it means for AI to be 'provably' safe and the dangers posed by superintelligent AIs. The conversation highlights the emotional stakes surrounding AI risks, the concerns of unregulated actors continuing developments, and the urgent need for robust governance. Joep raises thought-provoking questions about the balance between innovation and safety, emphasizing public engagement in addressing these complex challenges.
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Pause AI Development
- Pause AI development to ensure safe and responsible implementation.
- This allows time to consider regulations and mitigate potential risks.
Defining the Pause
- Pausing AI development means halting training of the largest AI systems, not all models.
- This pause should last until provable safety measures are established.
Provably Safe AI
- Provably safe AI systems have mathematically guaranteed safety, preventing rogue behavior.
- This includes preventing harmful activities like bioweapon creation or uncontrolled hacking.