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AI alignment debate misses the real threat: corporations and profit

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

The author argues that the current focus on AI alignment is misplaced, as leaders like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are primarily driven by profit rather than existential risk. The piece suggests that even removing these individuals would not alter the trajectory of AI development, as corporations and the pursuit of wealth are the true underlying forces. The author posits that the real battle is against these corporate entities and the idea that wealth dictates right, rather than a hypothetical future AI threat. AI

IMPACT Critiques the current discourse on AI alignment, suggesting a focus on corporate profit motives over existential risk.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice discussing AI alignment.

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AI alignment debate misses the real threat: corporations and profit

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

    I keep beating this drum, but... It's.... Interesting that we're having an entire conversation about "AI alignment" when Sam Altman and Darius Amodei have flat

    I keep beating this drum, but... It's.... Interesting that we're having an entire conversation about "AI alignment" when Sam Altman and Darius Amodei have flat out said that their goal is to make paperclips out of everything even if the human race goes extinct in the process. Oh …

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