LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “Survey: How Do Elite Chinese Students Feel About the Risks of AI? ” by Nick Corvino
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Sep 7, 2024 Elite Chinese students from top universities share their optimistic views about artificial intelligence while expressing concerns about its misuse. A survey highlights their belief in the benefits of AI, coupled with support for government regulation. Interestingly, there is a lower concern for misaligned AI risks compared to other existential threats. The conversation contrasts their perspectives with Western anxieties, revealing a unique outlook shaped by China's focus on surveillance and regulation in AI development.
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Optimism and Regulation
- Chinese students are optimistic about AI's benefits, yet strongly support government regulation.
- This contrasts with Western trends where optimism correlates with less regulation.
AI Risk Perception
- Elite Chinese students rank AI as the lowest existential threat compared to nuclear war or pandemics.
- They also favor US-China cooperation for safe AI development.
Top AI Concerns
- Surveillance is the top AI concern for Chinese students, followed by misinformation and existential risk.
- This concern may stem from China's existing investments in surveillance technologies.
