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E26: [Bonus Episode] Connor Leahy on AGI, GPT-4, and Cognitive Emulation w/ FLI Podcast

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May 19, 2023
Connor Leahy, CEO of Conjecture, dives into the profound implications of AI, especially with GPT-4’s advancements. He discusses the rising public concern surrounding AI capabilities and the ethical necessity of AI alignment. The conversation highlights cognitive emulation as a pivotal approach to developing human-like reasoning in AI. Leahy also examines the limitations of AI in replicating human intuition and the vital need for transparency and accountability in AI systems, calling for responsible innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
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INSIGHT

Mainstream Panic

  • GPT-4's mainstream emergence has caused widespread panic, even outside of tech circles.
  • Connor Leahy emphasizes the shift, from explaining AI risk to observing widespread, intuitive public concern.
INSIGHT

GPT-4's True Strength

  • GPT-4's advancements over GPT-3 lie primarily in its consistency and reliability, not just raw power.
  • This enhanced usability makes GPT-4 more practical and, ironically, potentially more dangerous.
ANECDOTE

Incremental Release Hypocrisy

  • Connor Leahy criticizes Sam Altman's calls for incremental AI releases, citing the rapid deployment of plugins.
  • This contradicts Altman's stated need for societal adaptation and debugging, highlighting a disregard for safety.
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