Doom Debates 2,500 Subscribers Live Q&A Recording
Jan 27, 2025
Dive into practical advice for computer science students and the ambitious $500B Stargate project. Explore the nuanced relationship between AI and human consciousness, discussing its societal impacts and the philosophy behind machine intelligence. Delve into the strategies of unaligned AI and the urgent need for public awareness on AI risks. Engage with thought-provoking debates on the future of AI, the race against time, and the importance of international cooperation to mitigate potential disasters.
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Comp Sci Student Advice
- Focus on building practical skills in computer science.
- Even if AI replaces you, coding knowledge remains valuable for review tasks.
The $500B Stargate Project
- Sam Altman announced a $500 billion AI project with President Trump.
- Elon Musk tweeted skepticism about the funding and highlighted a personal feud.
Eliezer's AI Policy Proposal
- Eliezer Yudkowsky proposes an international, secure data center for AI development.
- This approach aims to mitigate the risks of an AI arms race.