The only way to win this game is not to play it: AI safety researcher on AGI

In this engaging discussion, Roman Yampolskiy, an AI safety researcher, discusses the potential risks and challenges associated with the development of superintelligent AI with Lex Fridman.

He explores the existential, suffering, and ikigai risks, the unpredictability and uncontrollability of AI, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI development.

Yampolskiy also discusses potential solutions and strategies to mitigate these risks, emphasizing the importance of cautious and responsible advancement in AI.

Existential risks of superintelligent AI

Superintelligent AI presents existential risks that could lead to humanity’s extinction, extreme suffering, or loss of meaning.

The unpredictability of how a superintelligent AI might choose to cause harm, surpassing human understanding and control, is a significant concern.