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Should AI Be Open?
Scott Alexander argues that OpenAI's open-source strategy for AI development could be dangerous, potentially risking human extinction if AI progresses rapidly.
28 min read 4,288 words
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No Time Like The Present For AI Safety Work
Scott argues for the importance of starting AI safety research now, presenting key problems and reasons why early work is crucial.
31 min read 4,792 words