Geoffrey Irving

Geoffrey Irving, an AI safety researcher at DeepMind with a rich background at OpenAI and Google Brain, delves into the intricate challenge of aligning AI systems with human values. He discusses how AIs can misinterpret user intentions and the philosophical differences between being an assistant and an autonomous agent. Irving also examines the biases in AI training, particularly from WEIRD cultures, and the potential for AI to manipulate human emotions. He emphasizes the need for diverse cultural representation and ethical guidelines to ensure responsible AI development.