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New concept 'Long Self-Correction' argues humanity needs fixing before AI

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The concept of "Long Self-Correction" is proposed as an alternative to "AI Pause" and "Long Reflection," arguing that humanity's inherent flaws, not just AI's potential risks, necessitate a prolonged period of self-improvement. The author contends that humans are currently ill-equipped to build or oversee powerful AI due to deficiencies in moral frameworks, strategic thinking, and self-awareness, citing examples like FTX and MIRI. This extended self-correction process aims to address these deep-seated human limitations before humanity can safely develop and direct advanced technologies. AI

IMPACT Proposes a framework for human self-improvement as a prerequisite for safe AI development, shifting focus from AI alignment to human fallibility.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a conceptual proposal for AI safety, not a direct release or event.

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New concept 'Long Self-Correction' argues humanity needs fixing before AI

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  1. Alignment Forum TIER_1 English(EN) · Wei Dai ·

    The Long (Self-)Correction

    <p>I propose the <strong>Long Self-Correction</strong><span class="footnote-reference" id="fnreftj56y6nstrq"><sup><a href="#fntj56y6nstrq">[1]</a></sup></span> as an alternative name/idea/concept to AI Pause and Long Reflection.</p><p>Problem with <strong>AI Pause</strong>: Pause…

  2. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Wei Dai ·

    The Long (Self-)Correction

    <p>I propose the <strong>Long Self-Correction</strong><span class="footnote-reference" id="fnreftj56y6nstrq"><sup><a href="#fntj56y6nstrq">[1]</a></sup></span> as an alternative name/idea/concept to AI Pause and Long Reflection.</p><p>Problem with <strong>AI Pause</strong>: Pause…

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