Beatrice Erkers

Beatrice Erkers, who leads the Existential Hope program at the Foresight Institute, dives into the intriguing AI Pathways project. She discusses two alternatives to the rush toward AGI: Tool AI, which emphasizes human oversight, and D/ACC, which focuses on decentralized, democratic development. The conversation highlights the trade-offs between safety and speed, the potential benefits of tool AI in areas like science and governance, and how different stakeholders can help shape these safer AI futures.