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The Existential Risk of Artificial Intelligence
15:33 - 20:04 (04:31)
The potential for AI to fundamentally extinguish humanity in the next couple of decades is a prominent concern for many AI researchers. However, there are those who believe that AI could be immensely beneficial to humanity.
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The language used by experts in the AI field reveals the pattern of bidirectional metaphors that influence their work.
15:33 - 18:46 (03:13)
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The language used by experts in the AI field reveals the pattern of bidirectional metaphors that influence their work. From joking about a stop button for GPT chat, to the pursuit of an invention greater than oneself, AI experts are shaping the future of humanity through the power of metaphors.
ChapterThe Existential Risk of Artificial Intelligence
EpisodeA.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein + Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
PodcastHard Fork
AI researchers believe that there's a good chance AI could be both great for humanity and an existential threat to it, and that's the paradox they're trying to resolve.
18:46 - 20:04 (01:18)
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AI researchers believe that there's a good chance AI could be both great for humanity and an existential threat to it, and that's the paradox they're trying to resolve. However, OpenAI has a 401k, which would not be the case if they think the economy would fall off by AI explosive growth.