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As AI's capabilities improve, it gains the potential to radically transform society. It’s not hard to imagine how this might go badly. We think risks from advanced AI are probably the world’s most pressing problem — our 10-minute explainer sets out why:

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80,000 Hours2 years ago

For the fuller picture, you can always read the 30,000+ word article on our website:

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Pleasure Engineer2 years ago

Of course the 30 000 word article is written by someone with no technical knowledge and experience with AI.

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Alex Savard 🔸2 years ago

Setting a new bar of quality for these videos. Well done 👏👏👏

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Anatoly Kern2 years ago

Real risk is in cautiousness AI. Many risks can be mitigated in the same way society mitigate and integrate psychopaths - via self-control and emotional intelligence.

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Avi Norowitz2 years ago

Overall this is very well done! But I do see some disconnect between the coffee goal scenario and most of the catastrophes described. It seems that bioweapons, destruction of critical infrastructure, etc. would be counterproductive to getting coffee on the person's desk.

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Mashedtators2 years ago

evolution bs was put to rest when DNA PROVED THE CROMAG AND THE NEANDETHAL DIDNT SHARE ANY DNA

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Katherine Moore2 years ago

I find it difficult to imagine what sort of mind virus is responsible for this crap. It’s PURE PROJECTION. No super-intelligent being is going to gaf about getting your morning coffee. BE SERIOUS PLEASE.

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Interview Assistant AI Application2 years ago

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