The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Daniel Kokotajlo and Eli Lifland on Their AI 2027 Report
13 snips
Apr 15, 2025 
Daniel Kokotajlo, a former OpenAI researcher and Executive Director of the AI Futures Project, along with Eli Lifland, a researcher in the same project, delve into the AI 2027 report predicting superhuman AI development within the next decade. They discuss the potential impacts of AI on various sectors and the ethical considerations that arise. The report has sparked a lively dialogue on social media, addressing both excitement and skepticism among audiences. They emphasize the urgency of preparing for advanced AI and its societal implications.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Superhuman Coders and AI Research
- AI 2027 predicts superhuman coders by early 2027, accelerating AI research.
- This could lead to either highly beneficial or extremely negative outcomes by 2028, depending on AI alignment.
Detailed Scenario Planning
- The report aims to analyze the potential rapid transformation driven by superhuman AI in detail.
- It's meant to be a communication tool to facilitate broader discussion and scrutiny.
Contextualizing Superintelligence
- The report builds upon years of discussion within AI companies about superintelligence and its potential impact.
- It aims to provide a concrete narrative of how AI might develop, complementing existing forecasts and discussions.