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Debate emerges on direct vs. indirect bans for Artificial Superintelligence

The question of whether to ban Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) directly or indirectly is explored, considering the potential implications of each approach. The discussion delves into the complexities and potential outcomes of implementing such bans. AI

IMPACT Explores potential future policy considerations for advanced AI systems.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing a hypothetical future scenario regarding AI safety policy.

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Debate emerges on direct vs. indirect bans for Artificial Superintelligence

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Alek Westover ·

    Is it better to directly or indirectly ban ASI?

    <p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed </span><a href="https://www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/Ban-Artificial-Superintelligence-Act-Release-Summary.pdf"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">directly banning development of ASI</span><…