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Essays on AI takeoff speeds

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Apr 4, 2022ACX

Yudkowsky Contra Christiano On AI Takeoff Speeds

Scott Alexander summarizes a debate between Yudkowsky and Christiano on whether AI progress will be gradual or sudden, exploring their key arguments and implications.

55 min read 8,479 words

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Sep 20, 2016LW

Superintelligence FAQ

Scott explains why superintelligent AI poses serious risks, how a 'fast takeoff' could leave insufficient time to solve safety problems, and why even simple-sounding goals could lead to catastrophic outcomes without proper alignment research.

54 min read 8,281 words

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