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Author urges against AI desperation, promoting hope

Nissa Seru, writing on LessWrong, argues against a mindset of desperation regarding AI development. The author advocates for focusing on goodness and hope, suggesting that a desperate approach may lead to suboptimal or even harmful outcomes. The piece encourages a more constructive and optimistic perspective on the future of AI. AI

IMPACT Promotes a more constructive and optimistic perspective on AI development, potentially influencing how individuals approach AI safety and progress.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a named author on a platform focused on AI alignment and rationality.

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Author urges against AI desperation, promoting hope

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Nissa Seru ·

    Against Desperation - for Goodness, and Hope

    <p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I do not think pausing or "pacing" AI development will occur to any meaningful extent. I do not seek to persuade you of this. However, reader, I think you would agree, at a minimum, &gt;20% chance of </span><a href="https://blog.aifutures.o…