[Linkpost] “MIRI Newsletter #123” by Harlan, Rob Bensinger

As we announced last month, Eliezer and Nate have a book coming out this September: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies. This is MIRI's major attempt to warn the policy world and the general public about AI. Preorders are live now, and are exceptionally helpful.

Preorder Bonus: We’re hosting two exclusive virtual events for those who preorder the book! The first is a chat between Nate Soares and Tim Urban (Wait But Why) followed by a Q&A, on August 10 @ noon PT. The second is a Q&A with both Nate and Eliezer in September (date and time TBD). For details, and to obtain access, head to ifanyonebuildsit.com/events.

If you have graphic design chops, you can give us a hand by joining the advertisement design competition for the book.

As Malo recently announced, advance copies of the book [...]