LessWrong (Curated & Popular)

Andrew Critch, an AI researcher, discusses the importance of considering the social model in technical AI safety and alignment. He dispels the myth that technical progress alone is sufficient for safety and emphasizes the need to align it with human values for the benefit of humanity.

The podcast explores the concept of 'delta' as small differences in AI models, contrasting the speaker's perspective with Paul Cristiano's view on verification. This impacts their opinions on market inefficiencies and AI alignment work.

The podcast explores the concept of 'delta' in AI modeling, showing how small differences in parameters can lead to significant differences in beliefs. It compares AI models and discusses the natural abstraction hypothesis, highlighting potential consequences of mismatches between human concepts and AI internal ontologies.

Leopold Aschenbrenner discusses the urgency of AGI and ASI development, highlighting the risks and need for global collaboration to regulate AI advancement.

Economist Thomas Kwa highlights errors in a post about humming for nitric oxide. Humming produces less NO than Enovid. Reevaluation suggests Enovid nasal sprays as an alternative for better respiratory health.

Nora_Ammann and Alexander Gietelink Oldenziel discuss the upcoming ILIAD conference focusing on AI alignment. The conference will feature a mix of topic-specific tracks and unconference style programming with 100+ attendees. Confirmed speakers include leading researchers in the field. Tickets are free, and financial support is available. Apply by June 30 for this mathematically focused event!

Adam Scholl, an expert in employment law and legal agreements, discusses the extreme offboarding agreements at OpenAI, where departing employees are bound for life to refrain from criticizing the company. The implications of lifelong silence agreements and the challenges faced by employees under non-disparagement obligations are explored.

Gretta Duleba, Communications strategist for MIRI 2024, discusses the organization's objective to persuade major powers to halt the development of advanced AI to prevent possible destruction of humanity. They focus on the challenges of compromising with policymakers and the need for drastic action. The podcast delves into strategic communication plans, candid messaging, priority projects, and the importance of diversifying communication strategies and staffing.

Unsettling practices at OpenAI with departing employees facing threats over equity, aggressive non-disclosure clauses, and controversies. Ethical concerns in exit tactics, implications of dismissing Mr. Altman, challenges with OpenAI's voice project, and ethical dilemmas within the organization. Exploring job opportunities, legal support, and advocating for accountability under Sam Altman's leadership.

The podcast discusses the narrator's decision to step back temporarily, search for a replacement, and potentially return in the future. AI narrations by Type 3 Audio will be provided in the meantime.