Artificial Intelligence and You
192 - Re-evaluating Existential Risk From AI
Feb 19, 2024
Reflecting on the evolving existential risk conversation around AI since 2017, from Nick Bostrom's Superintelligence to cryptic signatures like p(doom) and e/acc. Exploring ethical AI development, generative AI, mind-reading technology, brain imaging, economic inequality solutions, and future AI research.
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- The conversation on existential risks from AI has evolved, influenced by Nick Bostrom's Superintelligence and contrasting viewpoints of E-Ack and EA.
- Debate on AI risks includes concepts like P-Doom and calls for policymakers to respond to public discourse.
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Evolution of Conversation and Public Perception of Existential Risk
In this episode, the host discusses the evolution of conversation and public perception surrounding the existential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). He reflects on his book from 2017, Crisis of Control, which explored the potential for AI to either save or destroy humanity. The host notes that the debate on the existential threat of AI dates back further and discusses how public perception and narrative surrounding this topic have changed over time. He also mentions the influence of Nick Bostrom's book, Superintelligence, and the shift in public discourse on AI risks.
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