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r/singularity faces backlash over AI existential risk moderation policy

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The moderation policy of the r/singularity subreddit is facing criticism for deleting posts discussing existential risks from AI. A user argues that this policy contradicts the subreddit's stated mission of understanding and preparing for superintelligence, which inherently involves discussing future risks. The moderator's stance, prioritizing only occurred risks over potential future ones, is seen as inconsistent with the subreddit's historical focus on topics like transhumanism and AI safety, which are also speculative future scenarios. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential divisions in how AI risks are discussed and moderated within online communities.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece discussing a policy disagreement within an online community.

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r/singularity faces backlash over AI existential risk moderation policy

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Tinac4 ·

    r/singularity's moderation policy on existential risk is at odds with its original mission

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p><strong>Edit:</strong> <a href="/u/Apollo24_">u/Apollo24_</a> replied and addressed some of my concerns <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1wbxq7y/rsingularitys_moderation_policy_on_existential/p8tr9jk/">here.</a></p> <p>(<em>…

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