Victoria Krakovna–AGI Ruin, Sharp Left Turn, Paradigms of AI Alignment

Jan 12, 2023

Victoria Krakovna, a Research Scientist at DeepMind and co-founder of the Future of Life Institute, dives into the critical realm of AGI safety. She discusses the dangers of unaligned AGI and the necessity of robust alignment strategies to prevent catastrophic outcomes. The conversation explores the 'sharp left turn' threat model, outlining how sudden advances in AI could undermine humanity's control. Krakovna emphasizes the importance of collaboration in AI research and the need for clear goal definitions to navigate the complex landscape of artificial intelligence.