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Effective Altruists promoting AI safety described as dangerous cult

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A social media user describes an encounter with individuals promoting "AI safety" who they identify as members of a dangerous cult, specifically the Effective Altruists (EA). The user recounts being approached by an EA member at an event and later learning about their recruitment tactics, which involve targeting students with free food and information. The user urges others to spread awareness about the perceived cult-like nature of EA to deter engagement. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a personal anecdote and opinion piece about a group promoting AI safety, framed as a cult, rather than a factual report on AI development or policy.

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Effective Altruists promoting AI safety described as dangerous cult

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// tldr.nettime.org/@tante/117406 795857681781 Those people, often students, approach people at parties, events, and start talking about "AI safety".

    RE: https:// tldr.nettime.org/@tante/117406 795857681781 Those people, often students, approach people at parties, events, and start talking about "AI safety". The best defense is letting them know that you are well aware of "effective altruists", and what a cult they are. Read h…

    LINKS tldr.nettime.org/…/117406795857681781 realtimetechpocalypse.com/…/effective-alt… effektiveraltruismus.de/…/team-en effektiveraltruismus.de/team

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