How many other times in history could a similar question have been asked, and was it asked, I wonder?
Good observation! I guess with nuclear weapons, and anything else that might feature as a the origin of a zombie story: biomedical accidents, ecosystem pollution, ... In a way, working on any carbon-emitting technology has some % chance of wiping out humanity!
While (increasingly) powerful, I still think that both the opportunity and potential damage of AI systems depends on where we put them in the driver's seat. I hope we can "accelerate adaptation" by making those decisions wisely, and setting up frameworks to continually evaluate systems where they might pose risks.
Super important questions here. A few highlights for me:
The challenges of having time for deliberation and organizing global coordination … issues for both climate and AI.
How many other times in history could a similar question have been asked, and was it asked, I wonder?
Good observation! I guess with nuclear weapons, and anything else that might feature as a the origin of a zombie story: biomedical accidents, ecosystem pollution, ... In a way, working on any carbon-emitting technology has some % chance of wiping out humanity!
While (increasingly) powerful, I still think that both the opportunity and potential damage of AI systems depends on where we put them in the driver's seat. I hope we can "accelerate adaptation" by making those decisions wisely, and setting up frameworks to continually evaluate systems where they might pose risks.