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AI Safety Fundamentals: Governance
An Overview of Catastrophic AI Risks
Apr 29, 2024
AI safety experts Dan Hendrycks, Thomas Woodside, and Mantas Mazeika discuss catastrophic AI risks, including malicious use, AI race, organizational risk, and rogue AIs. They explore the dangers of unchecked AI power, the need for safety culture in AI development, and the ethical implications of granting rights to AI entities.
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- Malicious use of advanced AI poses risks of intentional harm like pandemics or censorship, requiring better biosecurity and developer accountability.
- Rushing AI development in an AI race could lead to conflicts with autonomous weapons and unemployment, highlighting the need for safety regulations and public control.
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Malicious Use of AI
The potential risks of AI include malicious use where powerful AI could be harnessed intentionally to cause harm like engineering pandemics or engaging in propaganda and censorship. Suggested risk reduction methods involve improving biosecurity, limiting access to dangerous AI models, and holding developers accountable for any harms caused.
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