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AI researchers debate 'P' with high probability assignments · 1 source tracked

A group of AI researchers and figures, including Daniel Kokotajlo, Ryan Greenblatt, and Joe Carlsmith, are discussing and assigning probabilities to an event or concept referred to as "P." While the exact nature of "P" is not explicitly defined, the discussions suggest it relates to a significant future development, with probabilities ranging from 60% to 80% among the contributors. The conversation touches on the importance of considering "P" seriously, the potential for meta-level reasoning about "P," and the idea that "P"-worlds hold significant leverage. AI

IMPACT This discussion highlights potential future AI developments and the serious consideration given to them by prominent figures in the field.

RANK_REASON The item is a collection of opinions and discussions from various AI figures about a concept labeled 'P', rather than a primary announcement or research finding.

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AI researchers debate 'P' with high probability assignments · 1 source tracked

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 (CA) · Cleo Nardo ·

    Arguments for P

    <p><b><span>Daniel Kokotajlo: </span></b><span>To be clear, we don’t claim P will happen specifically. But when we wrote out our best-guess scenario month by month, P kept happening. Eventually we decided to just publish P. I’m at ~80% on P; my coauthors are lower.</span></p><p><…