Robert Miles

In a riveting discussion, Robert Miles, an AI advocate and YouTube star, delves into the profound risks and rewards of artificial intelligence. He highlights the critical need for AI alignment with human values and the societal impacts of emerging technologies. The conversation touches on the implications of superintelligent AI, the unpredictability of large language models, and ethical governance in AI advancement. With a blend of insight and humor, Robert makes the complex world of AI more accessible, stressing the importance of engaging public dialogue on safety and collaboration.

Robert Miles has been making videos for Computerphile, then decided to create his own Youtube channel about AI Safety. Lately, he's been working on  a Discord Community that uses Stampy the chatbot to answer Youtube comments. We also spend some time discussing recent AI Progress and why Rob is not that optimistic about humanity's survival. Transcript: https://theinsideview.ai/rob Youtube: https://youtu.be/DyZye1GZtfk Host: https://twitter.com/MichaelTrazzi Rob: https://twitter.com/robertskmiles OUTLINE (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:25) Youtube (00:28:30) Stampy (00:51:24) AI Progress (01:07:43) Chatbots (01:26:10) Avoiding Doom (01:59:34) Formalising AI Alignment (02:14:40) AI Timelines (02:25:45) Regulations (02:40:22) Rob’s new channel

Robert Miles, a science communicator focused on AI safety and alignment, shares insights on the pressing need for AI safety as we advance towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). He discusses the complexity of defining utility functions and the potential existential risks involved. The conversation explores instrumental convergence, the unilateralist's curse, and the challenges of creating AI that aligns with human values. Miles emphasizes the importance of community support in science communication and the necessity for responsible management of AI technology.