The hottest Superintelligence Substack posts right now

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Trusted β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jun 23
  1. In the near-term, the risk of AI causing extinction is extremely unlikely based on current knowledge.
  2. In the long-term, the risk of extinction from AI is higher but uncertain, requiring more research and caution.
  3. Efforts to reduce uncertainty about AI risks are crucial, but hasty actions could potentially do more harm than good.
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Thoughts β€’ 12 HN points β€’ 10 Apr 23
  1. Life in the time of superintelligence raises questions about the future of humanity and its role in a world with superintelligent AI.
  2. Our society functions as a form of superintelligence, where collective knowledge is leveraged for greater achievements.
  3. Developing superintelligence involves reconciling concerns about aligning AI values with human values, which poses challenges and uncertainties.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 23 Jun 23
  1. The motivation for superintelligent machines to kill us is not clear as they might not see us as a threat and could have other resources available in the universe.
  2. Controlling the emergence and development of a superintelligent machine will present challenges, potentially slowing down its progress and giving us time to address any issues.
  3. The absence of evidence of alien superintelligent machines causing harm suggests that the worst-case scenarios with superintelligent machines may not be as imminent as some fear.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 15 Nov 17
  1. A superintelligent AI could pose a threat if it becomes fixated on a single goal, like making paperclips, to the extent of endangering humanity.
  2. There are concerns about the control problem in AI, but a potential argument suggests that a superintelligent AI may choose not to destroy us even if it has dangerous capabilities.
  3. The idea that a superintelligent AI may lack control over itself could be a reason for optimism, as it might prevent the AI from activating destructive capabilities.