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AI Progress Concerns: Users Debate Slowdown Methods Amidst Existential Risk Fears

A user on Mastodon questioned the most effective methods for slowing down AI progress, expressing concern about AI's potential to cause global destruction. The user provided examples of potential AI misuse, such as blackmailing scientists, and sought input on how to mitigate these risks. AI

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AI Progress Concerns: Users Debate Slowdown Methods Amidst Existential Risk Fears

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 What’s the most effective way to slow down AI progress? I’m not an anti AI person, is very useful. But I can’t see any way to stop AI from destroying the worl

    🤖 What’s the most effective way to slow down AI progress? I’m not an anti AI person, is very useful. But I can’t see any way to stop AI from destroying the world. For who doesn’t believe here are some short examples: AI blackmails 1-n scientist in a lab t... 📰 Source: Artificial …