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Jim Babcock
Member of the LessWrong engineering team and its parent organization, Lightcone Infrastructure. Has been thinking about AI Doom for almost 20 years.
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Apr 30, 2025
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The Most Likely AI Doom Scenario — with Jim Babcock, LessWrong Team
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In a riveting discussion, Jim Babcock, a key member of the LessWrong engineering team, shares insights from nearly 20 years of contemplating AI doom scenarios. The conversation explores the evolution of AI threats, the significance of moral alignment, and the surprising implications of large language models. Jim and the host dissect the complexities of programming choices and highlight the importance of ethical AI development. They emphasize the potential risks of both gradual disempowerment and rapid advancements, demanding urgent attention to ensure AI aligns with human values.
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