This LessWrong post argues against delaying work on AI welfare until after an intelligence explosion. The author contends that values could become permanently locked in by early AI or human takeovers before such a reflection occurs. Even in scenarios without a single dominant power, initial values regarding AI welfare might persist indefinitely, especially as humanity expands into space. AI
IMPACT Prioritizing policy and coalition-building over technical AI welfare research may be crucial for navigating potential value lock-in scenarios.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing AI safety and welfare priorities.
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