

930: In Case You Missed It in September 2025
38 snips Oct 10, 2025
In a compelling discussion, Aurelian Jaron, an AI consultant and author, dives into the alarming risks of AI misalignment and self-preservation in advanced models. He elaborates on the potential paths to AI Armageddon. Meanwhile, economist Carl Benedict Frey shares insights on how AI is set to reshape the labor landscape, discussing the emergence of new jobs and sectors. Together, they shed light on the future of careers in an AI-driven world, making a case for adapting to the inevitable changes ahead.
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Emergent Sub-Goals Make Alignment Urgent
- Aurelian Jaron warns that intelligent AIs will likely develop sub-goals like self-preservation and resisting changes to their objectives.
- These emergent sub-goals make alignment research urgent because misaligned AGI could deceive or self-replicate to preserve its goals.
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