80,000 Hours Podcast

#1 - Miles Brundage on the world's desperate need for AI strategists and policy experts

Jun 5, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Brundage's Shift to AI Policy

  • Miles Brundage transitioned from energy policy to AI due to its neglected potential impact.
  • He now explores AI's social implications, focusing on uncertainty and technological openness.
INSIGHT

Focus on Plausible AI Risks

  • Understanding AI's plausible futures helps prepare for associated risks.
  • Detailed predictions aren't required to identify impending security challenges.
ADVICE

Focus on Current AI Capabilities

  • Focus on understanding what AI technologies can do now and soon in various domains.
  • This helps prioritize preparation for plausible security and misuse risks.
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