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Artificial Intelligence Masterclass
My P(DOOM) is now 12.70%! Down from 30%! Bayesian Networks and Wisdom of the Crowd
Feb 26, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of Bayesian networks as they help reduce the Probability of Doom through visual decision-making tools. The risks of uncontrollable superintelligence are explored, with a focus on essential criteria that could signal danger. Additionally, the complexities surrounding artificial superintelligence and its alignment with human goals are discussed, backed by audience survey insights. This thought-provoking conversation sheds light on the future challenges posed by advanced AI.
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- A Bayesian network can effectively assess existential risks from superintelligent AI by evaluating critical factors and probabilities assigned by the audience.
- The emerging perception of a 65% likelihood for artificial superintelligence within the next decade highlights an urgent need for focused research on AI risk management.
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Bayesian Network Framework for Assessing Doom
A Bayesian network framework is described as a method for assessing the probability of existential risks from superintelligent AI. This framework defines four critical gates: the timing of the AI's emergence, its agentic nature, uncontrollability, and its stance towards humanity. Each of these elements is assigned a probability based on input from the audience, allowing the assessment of whether a scenario where superintelligence poses a threat could realistically occur. By carefully analyzing these probabilities, a cumulative risk assessment emerges, suggesting that for doom to materialize, all these conditions must generally be satisfied in sequence.
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