imperfect offerings

Imperfect offerings is a Substack that critically explores the intersections of technology, education, and social issues, with a focus on the implications of AI development. It covers the ethical, economic, and political dimensions of technological advancements, especially in academia, addressing concerns such as bias, privacy, and the future of work.

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The Climate Justice of AI Safety

157 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23

There are two main groups discussing AI safety: doomers and boomers.
Debates on AI safety can be like theology discussions, but it's more productive to focus on specific concerns and solutions.
It's important to move from vague terms to concrete benchmarks when addressing AI safety.

GPS for GPUs

1 HN point • 08 Mar 23

🕹 Technology AI Security Supercomputers Verification

Nuclear Proliferation Treaties monitor nuclear activities at facilities worldwide.
Developing a secure location chip for GPUs could prevent spoofing of GPS.
Embedding chips in GPU clusters could help track and prevent misuse of supercomputers.