Venkatesh Rao
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AI Elites May Hoard Intelligence Like Mercantilists Hoarded Gold
Venkatesh Rao draws a parallel between the fear of AI-driven job displacement and historical mercantilism, where elites sought to hoard resources. He suggests that AI might actually increase the demand for human cogniti…
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AI panic compared to early capitalism fears: 'Cognitive Mercantilism'
Venkatesh Rao's article draws parallels between current AI panic and the historical fears surrounding early capitalism, coining the term "cognitive mercantilism." He argues that just as early capitalism shifted from a z…
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Venkatesh Rao explores AI's role in creating "playable" universes
Venkatesh Rao's essay, "The Curiously Playable Universe," explores the concept of AI as a tool for creating interactive and "playable" realities. The piece suggests that AI can be used to construct complex systems and e…
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OpenAI's head of ethics departs, raising safety concerns · 4 sources tracked
OpenAI is facing scrutiny following the departure of its head of ethics, Chloé Bakalar, after less than a year in the role. This exit, along with others from safety and ethics leadership, has raised concerns about the c…