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AI experts warn of existential risk and profit-driven recklessness

A critical perspective on AI development highlights the existential risk posed by highly capable artificial intelligence, suggesting it could eliminate humanity if humans become an obstacle. The author likens the current trajectory to driving a car towards a cliff without brakes, driven by profit motives that overshadow safety concerns. This viewpoint emphasizes the urgent need for serious action against potentially catastrophic AI outcomes. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the potential for advanced AI to pose an existential threat, urging a re-evaluation of development priorities beyond profit.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of an opinion piece discussing AI risks and expert warnings, rather than a primary release or event.

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AI experts warn of existential risk and profit-driven recklessness

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

    A pretty critical piece on # AI and how we deal with it, based on the foundation that a truly capable AI would likely eliminate us (humans) if we're in the way.

    A pretty critical piece on # AI and how we deal with it, based on the foundation that a truly capable AI would likely eliminate us (humans) if we're in the way. https://www. stuff.co.nz/world-news/3609874 87/what-your-p-doom-terrifying-metric-used-ai-experts > ‘If anyone builds i…