Exploring Intentions and the Alignment Problem in AI Systems

People creating and deploying technology have different goals and intentions. If their aim is to replace humans, that's what they'll achieve. However, if their aim is to enhance human productivity and creativity, enable new tasks, and create a more inclusive market economy, better outcomes can be achieved. The time to have these conversations is limited, as AI could soon become the decision-maker, potentially putting humans in a position of relying on AI for competitiveness. This is discussed on Freakonomics Radio sponsored by Lincoln Financial and GiveWell. The alignment problem in AI is also raised, highlighting the difficulty of ensuring that AI systems pursue the desired goals without conflicting with humans.