David Krueger

In this captivating discussion, AI researcher David Krueger, a professor at the University of Montréal, dives into existential risks posed by AI. He explores Eliezer Yudkowsky's alarming visions of uncontrollable superintelligent AIs and challenges the assumption that AIs will always strive for infinite goals. Krueger introduces his idea of 'gradual disempowerment,' discussing how economic pressures can lead to a slow ceding of decision-making power to AI, potentially undermining human agency in society. The interplay of AI safety, ownership, and cultural shifts adds layers of intrigue to the conversation.

David Krueger, an AI researcher from the University of Montreal, explores the hidden dangers of advanced AI. He discusses Eliezer Yudkowsky's doomsday scenarios and his own concept of 'gradual disempowerment,' where humans slowly lose control to AI due to competitive pressures. Krueger emphasizes the opaque nature of deep learning, the risks of goal misgeneralization, and the potential for AIs to gain economic power. He warns of the urgent need for an AI-resistance movement to preserve human influence in decision-making.