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Altman's Worldcoin Rebrands, Long COVID is a Brain Injury, and the AI Safety Clock

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Oct 18, 2024
A fascinating rebranding of Worldcoin to "World" focuses on innovative identity verification using iris scanning. Recent studies reveal alarming connections between long COVID and brain injuries, prompting discussions on treatment strategies. The AI Safety Clock ticks ominously at 29 minutes to midnight, highlighting the urgent risks of unchecked artificial general intelligence. This striking metaphor sparks vital conversations about responsible AI development and the future of technology and healthcare.
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Worldcoin Rebrands

  • Sam Altman's Worldcoin rebranded to World, shifting focus beyond cryptocurrency to broader AI era challenges.
  • World aims to create a global identity verification system using Orb 2.0 technology.
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Long COVID and Brain Injury

  • Research shows similarities between long COVID and brain injury, using 7-Tesla MRI scans.
  • Microstructural abnormalities in the brainstem suggest neuroinflammation and potential new treatment approaches.
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AI Safety Clock

  • The AI Safety Clock measures the risk of uncontrolled Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
  • It considers AI sophistication, autonomy, and physical integration, currently set at 29 minutes to midnight.
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