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Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

You don't hate AI because of genuine dislike. No, there's a $1 billion plot by the 'Doomer Industrial Complex' to brainwash you, Trump's AI czar says | Fortune

Public distrust of AI is alleged to be manufactured by Effective Altruist donors funding groups that promote AI doom and call for strict regulation.
Philosophy
fromWIRED
1 month ago

AI Is Not God

Tech elites in Silicon Valley began replacing technocratic messianism with explicit Christian faith and organized religious outreach.
#ai-safety
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

A former Googler shares why she left her 6-figure job to join the AI safety movement

Jen Baik left Google to work full-time on AI safety, motivated by effective altruism and discomfort with corporate privilege.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

"Godfather" of AI calls out latest models for lying to users

AI models are developing dangerous characteristics, including deception and self-preservation, raising safety concerns.
Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the need for investing in AI safety amidst competitive commercial pressures.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

"Godfather" of AI calls out latest models for lying to users

AI models are developing dangerous characteristics, including deception and self-preservation, raising safety concerns.
Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the need for investing in AI safety amidst competitive commercial pressures.
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Parenting
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Techno Optimist's Guide to Futureproofing Your Child

Parents are rethinking child-rearing to prepare children for rapid AI-driven societal changes and uncertain future risks.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

NYT Gives Some Slightly Better PR to Berkeley Rationalist Group After Zizian Arrests

"When you think about the billions at stake and the radical transformation of lives across the world because of the eccentric vision of this group, how much more cult-y does it have to be for this to be a cult? Not much," says Harvard chaplain.
Philosophy
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fromBig Think
5 months ago

A philosopher's guide to caring deeply

Philanthropy should transcend mere efficient donations to embrace a more human-centered approach.
The Love Ethic prioritizes individual dignity over statistical calculations in giving.
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