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#431 – Roman Yampolskiy: Dangers of Superintelligent AI

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Evaluating the Risks and Benefits of Technology

Throughout history, fear-mongering about new technologies has been common. The transition from horses to cars saw significant fear around the dangers of cars. Despite the high number of car-related deaths, policymakers believe the benefits of cars in terms of economic and quality of life improvements outweigh the risks. Similar considerations need to be made for AI technologies, balancing the benefits and risks. However, the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of AI raises concerns about the ethical implications of deploying such technologies without informed consent from the global population.

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