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Humanity's declining intelligence is the real AI risk, not superintelligence

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A Mastodon user argues that the focus on superintelligent AI is a distraction from the real risk: humanity becoming less intelligent. The user cites a YouTube video, pointing to a specific timestamp, to illustrate the idea that less intelligent entities can control more intelligent ones. Examples given include organizations larger than 80 people and group-think affected groups, suggesting that the harm of decreased human intelligence is already occurring. AI

IMPACT Suggests a shift in focus for AI risk discussions from future superintelligence to current human cognitive decline.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a social media platform about AI risks, not a primary source or significant industry event.

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Humanity's declining intelligence is the real AI risk, not superintelligence

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

    When people with authority claim things confidently, please don't take their word for it. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=OD8fMvRSyDU The clearest example in t

    When people with authority claim things confidently, please don't take their word for it. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=OD8fMvRSyDU The clearest example in the video is at just past 15:30: "how many examples do you know of more intelligent things controlled by less intelligent…

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