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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
Silicon Dreams and Carbon Nightmares: The Wide Boundary Impacts of AI with Daniel Schmachtenberger
Jul 17, 2024
AI expert Daniel Schmachtenberger joins Nate to discuss the alarming environmental risks of artificial intelligence. They explore how AI could lead to ecological destruction, intensify inequalities, and accelerate societal fragmentation. They highlight the need for a different set of values to ensure AI serves the betterment of life, offering insights on the wide boundary impacts of AI on the environment.
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- The burden of proof should focus on proving safety amidst uncertainty in tech, not just reacting post-harm.
- AI's potential environmental benefits hinge on efficiency gains but raise concerns about ecological impact amid efficiency-driven energy use.
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The Precautionary Principle on AI and Catastrophic Harm
The burden of proof should be on proving safety when tech poses significant uncertainty and irreversible consequences. The current approach shift only after harm occurs irreversibly, hindering regulation. With AI's power and speed escalating, the precautionary principle emphasizes proving safety amidst uncertainties.
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