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"Holly Elmore and Rob Miles dialogue on AI Safety Advocacy" by jacobjacob, Robert Miles & Holly_Elmore
Oct 23, 2023
Holly Elmore, organizer of AI Pause protests, and Rob Miles, AI Safety YouTuber, explore the effectiveness of protests, the role of activists in technological advancements, the misconception of technical work, the clash between advocacy and truth-seeking, the importance of rationality, and the significance of advocacy in AI safety.
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- Advocacy requires a different style of communication to convey broad policy aims and raise awareness.
- The balance between risks and benefits of AI development and the need to shift the burden of proof towards safety are key points of discussion in AI safety advocacy.
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Advocacy and the Complexity of Communication
The podcast episode delves into the differences between communicating scientific or technical ideas and engaging in advocacy. It is emphasized that advocacy requires a different style of communication due to the limited bandwidth and the need to convey broad policy aims. The challenges of effectively communicating nuanced messages in advocacy are also discussed, as well as the potential misinterpretation of slogans. However, despite the difficulties, advocacy is seen as a powerful tool to raise awareness and shift the burden of proof regarding AI safety. It is acknowledged that while precise details may be ambiguous, advocating for a pause on AI development and deployment can effectively convey the importance of ensuring safety.
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