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The dangers of artificial general intelligence.
1:52:07 - 1:59:34 (07:27)
Sam Harris talks about the dangers of AI and the importance of achieving symbiosis with AI systems.
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AI experts such as Elon Musk and Professor Stuart Russell are often unfairly criticized and maligned in the media when they express concerns about artificial general intelligence.
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AI experts such as Elon Musk and Professor Stuart Russell are often unfairly criticized and maligned in the media when they express concerns about artificial general intelligence. People often misunderstand their warnings and think that they are afraid of robots going on rampages, rather than the potential dangers of AI's abuse by malicious actors.
ChapterThe dangers of artificial general intelligence.
Episode#155 – Max Tegmark: AI and Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of achieving symbiosis with AI is about humans talking to self-doubting AIs, exchanging uncertainties and achieving a sort of harmony, or working towards a mutually beneficial outcome.
1:54:33 - 1:57:09 (02:35)
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The idea of achieving symbiosis with AI is about humans talking to self-doubting AIs, exchanging uncertainties and achieving a sort of harmony, or working towards a mutually beneficial outcome. However, there is a risk of building AI systems that are too competent and clash with our goals.
ChapterThe dangers of artificial general intelligence.
Episode#155 – Max Tegmark: AI and Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker argues that finding solutions to current existential risks, such as AI, is crucial to the survival of our species.
1:57:10 - 1:59:34 (02:24)
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The speaker argues that finding solutions to current existential risks, such as AI, is crucial to the survival of our species. He compares this to the Manhattan Project and the uncertainty of their proposed solutions, stating that we must take action to avoid extinction.