ETHICS

Fermi Paradox: ASI Expansion Remains Likely Despite Existential Risk

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08 December 2024 19h44

We are almost certainly past the entire Fermi filter / all Hansonian hard steps, at this point; by far the most likely way for us to die (ASI) still leaves a giant expanding bubble chewing through the galaxy at a fraction of light speed.

Leaders Misrepresent Policy Positions on Nuclear Data Center Strikes

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08 December 2024 19h38

I see your leaders have been lying to you about which policies I have ever advocated. (There is no reason to ever drop a nuke on a data center.)

Chris Olah unable to utilize billion-dollar interpretability funding

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08 December 2024 19h31

I told open philanthropy a long time ago that if Chris Olah could think of a way to spend $1 billion on interpretability, they should give it to him, but apparently Chris could not think of a way to spend $1 billion.

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AI Bot Renders Verdict on Criminal Negligence Case

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08 December 2024 19h06

I prompted an #AI bot to rule, the verdict: "Not guilty on criminally negligent homicide for Penny. His actions, seen as defense, align with witness accounts of threat. Medical testimony suggests death not solely due to chokehold. Without full evidence, context supports not

Conscience-driven employees departing OpenAI

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08 December 2024 18h36

Surprising; everyone I personally knew to have a conscience has left OpenAI, but I guess there's some left anyways.

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Challenges in Human-Agent Communication: Establishing Common Ground

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08 December 2024 17h11

7). Challenges in Human-Agent Communication – present a comprehensive analysis of key challenges in human-agent communication, focusing on how humans and AI agents can effectively establish common ground and mutual understanding. https://
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Building Brand Trust: Taste, Promises, and AI Technology

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08 December 2024 16h49

Some key takeaways: 1. Having good taste is knowing what other people want just before they do. 2. A brand is more than a logo—it’s what people expect from you, and how well you keep that promise. Don’t overpromise and underdeliver, especially with new tech like AI. Build trust