Yudkowsky Critiques OpenAI's Stated Goals

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The Spin

Techno-optimist narrative

OpenAI's ambitious roadmap shows a genuine commitment to beneficial AI development with concrete safety measures and humanitarian goals. The company's five-layer safety strategy and $25 billion nonprofit commitment to health and disease research demonstrate responsible leadership. This transparent approach prioritizes humanity’s well-being over profits.

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Techno-skeptic narrative

History teaches a clear lesson about taking threats seriously, especially when someone openly declares plans on AI that could eliminate entire populations. Smart people don't ignore these warnings just because the timeline seems uncertain. As such, there must be urgent action to rein in AI development under human control before it is too late.

Eliezer Yudkowsky on X