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Aug 6, 2026ACX

Open Questions On Open Weights

Scott examines the debate over open-weights AI, explaining why he remains neutral despite risks of criminal misuse, arguing that waiting for inevitable incidents is more strategic than preemptively burning political capital fighting the strong pro-open-weights coalition.

12 min read 1,762 words

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Jul 30, 2021ACX

Updated Look At Long-Term AI Risks

Scott Alexander discusses a new expert survey on long-term AI risks, highlighting the diverse scenarios considered and the lack of consensus on specific threats.

9 min read 1,322 words

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