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Distinguishing Between the Control Problem and the Alignment Problem

Distinguishing Between the Control Problem and the Alignment Problem

Often, the control problem is conflated with the alignment problem. I think it’s important to define and distinguish between the two because it progresses the narrative in AI that advanced AI can be aligned, but cannot be controlled. Let’s take a closer look at what we ought to

Anthropic's Responsible Scaling Policy and Approach to Safety

Anthropic's Responsible Scaling Policy and Approach to Safety

The following is an examination of Anthropic's Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP), which was updated on October 15, 2024. Known for placing a higher priority on safety than other AI companies, Anthropic has developed what may be the most comprehensive approach toward scaling from which other actors can learn.

The Current Regulation of CBRNs

The Current Regulation of CBRNs

Of all the near-term risk posed by AI, CBRNs (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear hazards) appear to be the easiest to develop and thus highest near-term threat that we currently face from AI, especially regarding biological weapons. CBRN hazards regulations aim to eliminate the risk of AI-developed CBRNs. The US

The Control Paradox

The Control Paradox

I've been reflecting on concerns related to fast and slow superintelligence takeoff scenarios and our capacity (and incapacity) to maintain control during critical transitions in AI development. How quickly will AGI be able to self-improve itself until it reaches superintelligence? What are some, if any, roadblocks that require

Boost Your Brain with Smart Drugs and Supplements

Boost Your Brain with Smart Drugs and Supplements

There is a stigma that drugs and supplements should only be used to treat medical conditions and not to be used for enhancement or anything else. The following smart drugs and supplements are a list of proven roads to cognitive and moral enhancement. They are certainly not inclusive but provide

Why Give Ourselves Cognitive Enhancement and Moral Maturation and How to Do It

Why Give Ourselves Cognitive Enhancement and Moral Maturation and How to Do It

Assuming we don't arrive at a transformative AI first, one that is capable of human-level intelligence and increasing its intelligence indefinitely, our goal should be to both cognitively enhance and instill moral maturation in ourselves. Profound cognitive enhancement would allow us to all become super geniuses, working collectively

Why You Should Be Concerned About AI (And What You Can Do About It)

Why You Should Be Concerned About AI (And What You Can Do About It)

Preventing an AI-related catastrophe - Problem profileWhy do we think that reducing risks from AI is one of the most pressing issues of our time? There are technical safety issues that we believe could, in the worst case, lead to an existential threat to humanity.80,000 HoursBenjamin Hilton The

Generative AI Poses No Existential Threat

Recent research has transformed our understanding of how artificial intelligence actually learns and develops. Through extensive testing at TU Darmstadt and the University of Bath, researchers have uncovered something fascinating about AI capabilities that challenges our previous assumptions about machine intelligence. At the heart of this discovery lies a fundamental

How to Write and Publish an Amazon KDP Book: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Improve Peoples' Lives

How to Write and Publish an Amazon KDP Book: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Improve Peoples' Lives

In today's digital world, self-publishing has become an incredibly powerful tool for sharing ideas and shaping minds. As someone passionate about expanding human consciousness and wellbeing through technology, I've found Amazon KDP to be a fascinating platform for reaching people with transformative ideas, just as I&