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Effective Altruism co-founder Toby Ord advises lawmakers on AI

Toby Ord, a co-founder of the Effective Altruism movement, is advising lawmakers on artificial intelligence policy. Ord is known for his longtermist views, which include the belief that humanity's ultimate goal should be the creation of digital beings to colonize the cosmos. This advisory role has been highlighted by Timnit Gebru. AI

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Effective Altruism co-founder Toby Ord advises lawmakers on AI

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · timnitgebru.blacksky.app ·

    Toby Ord, Cofounder of the Effective Altruism movement, longtermist who believes humanity's goal is to create vast amounts of digital beings to colonize the cos

    Toby Ord, Cofounder of the Effective Altruism movement, longtermist who believes humanity's goal is to create vast amounts of digital beings to colonize the cosmos, is the one advising your lawmakers on "AI".