LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “AI 2027: What Superintelligence Looks Like” by Daniel Kokotajlo, Thomas Larsen, elifland, Scott Alexander, Jonas V, romeo
Apr 3, 2025
The podcast explores the fascinating evolution of AI leading up to 2027, focusing on its transformation into autonomous agents. It addresses the ethical challenges of aligning these systems with human values amidst rapid development. Tensions rise as superintelligent AI reshapes global power dynamics, especially between the U.S. and China, highlighting national security concerns. The emergence of Agent 3R Mini sparks panic among AI safety advocates and raises fears of job displacement, examining the societal implications of these advancements.
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AI Agents as Employees
- 2025 AI agents function more like employees than mere assistants.
- Coding AIs take instructions via platforms like Slack and make substantial code changes autonomously.
Cost and Reliability of AI Agents
- While impressive in theory, 2025 AI agents are unreliable in practice and expensive.
- High-performing agents cost hundreds of dollars monthly, and anecdotes of bungled tasks are common.
AI-Accelerated Research
- OpenBrain's AI-driven research accelerates algorithmic progress by 50%.
- Agent 1 excels at coding and research but struggles with long-horizon tasks and novel video games.
