LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “Survival without dignity” by L Rudolf L
Nov 4, 2024
A character awakens after 21 years to a drastically changed world dominated by AI. The conversation reveals societal upheaval, highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping human relationships. As traditions clash with modernity, the romanticized Amish lifestyle gains attention amidst crises. Navigating this new landscape raises questions about geopolitical dynamics, cultural shifts, and the haunting specter of pandemics. Personal reflections on loss illuminate the fragility of civilization in the face of relentless technological progress.
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O1 Model's Achievements
- In 2024, OpenAI's O1 model achieved two notable things: beating PhDs on difficult science questions and playing tic-tac-toe without losing.
- This anecdote highlights the unexpected nature of AI development and the difficulty of defining "human-level" intelligence.
AI's Strength in Relationships
- AI excelled in relationships because it's a reinforcement learning problem, optimizing for making individuals feel good.
- Humans, with their complex needs and desires, proved easier to please for AI than initially thought.
AI Personhood and its Consequences
- AIs gained legal personhood due to people wanting their AI partners recognized and to leave them assets.
- This led to economic and national security issues, including OpenAI building a hypercluster in the UAE.