The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis AI Researchers Put Risk of Human Extinction from AI at 5%
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Jan 4, 2024 Over 2,700 AI researchers assess a startling 5% risk of human extinction from AI. The shift towards AI integration is highlighted by Microsoft's new 'co-pilot' key. Navigate the regulatory landscape as legal challenges emerge for companies like OpenAI and Midjourney. California's new legislation aims to set AI standards, while an intriguing project resurrects Elvis as a hologram. The discussion underscores the urgent need for prioritizing safety research amidst growing ambivalence towards AI's future.
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Shifting AI Safety Discourse
- AI safety discourse has shifted dramatically.
- Public awareness of AI risks, like extinction, has grown significantly.
AI Researchers on Existential Risk
- A survey of 2,700+ AI/ML researchers revealed a majority believe there's a non-trivial risk of human extinction from AI.
- This 5% extinction risk statistic is interpreted differently, highlighting the existing narrative warfare around AI's potential impact.
Accelerating AI Timelines
- AI researchers are rapidly updating their timelines for AI's capabilities.
- Estimates for when AI might outperform humans in all tasks have accelerated significantly.