Nate Soares

Nate Soares, the Executive Director at MIRI, and Deger Turan, who leads the AI Objectives Institute, dive deep into the challenges of AI alignment. They discuss the dual nature of AI as both a potential threat and a solution to societal issues. The conversation spans human coordination failures, the urgent need to prioritize human values, and innovative strategies for reducing biases in AI systems. They also emphasize the importance of fostering a hopeful outlook amidst the complexities of AI development, underscoring the need for skilled individuals in this critical field.

Nate Soares, Executive Director of MIRI and a prominent voice in AI safety, shares his insights into the complexities of artificial intelligence. He discusses the risks surrounding AI alignment and the unsettling behavior observed in advanced models like GPT-01. Soares emphasizes the disconnect between AI motivations and human values, addressing the ethical dilemmas in developing superintelligent systems. He urges a proactive approach to managing potential threats, highlighting the need for global awareness and responsible advancements in AI technology.

Nate Soares discusses the shift in focus from understanding minds to building empirical understanding of modern AIs. The podcast explores the obstacles to aligning smarter than human AI and the importance of interpretability research. It also highlights the challenges of differentiating genuine solutions from superficial ones and the need for a comprehensive scientific understanding of AI.