The AI in Business Podcast AI Futures: AGI That Saves Room for Us - with Nick Bostrom of Oxford University
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Dec 14, 2024 
Nick Bostrom, Director of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford, is a leading philosopher on AI ethics and existential risk. He discusses the concept of a 'worthy successor,' which envisions advanced AIs enhancing human values rather than replacing them. Bostrom offers insights from his book, Deep Utopia, optimistic about AI's potential to align with moral progress. The conversation dives into the ethical implications of AI, the evolution of human experiences, and the importance of governance in a future rich with diverse intelligences.
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Worthy Successor
- A worthy successor intelligence isn't about replacing existing life, but continuing and adding to it.
- This includes current humans and other morally considerable beings, potentially thriving in post-human forms.
Value Exploration
- Replacing all life with one computer mind limits the exploration of values.
- Values don't just depend on snapshots in time, but on entire trajectories.
Future Governance
- Humans might evolve and remain part of the future, but likely not in charge.
- A singleton or utility monster could manage complexity and maximize value, potentially preserving humans.
