Note: I respect Yudkowsky and I support slowing down the AI arms race.
My problem with that article is that it is misguided, manipulative and proposes dangerous solutions.
In response to Eliezer Yudkowsky's recent article calling for a complete shutdown of artificial intelligence (AI) research due to the potential risks, it's crucial to address the many misconceptions and manipulative tactics employed in his argument.
Yudkowsky's reasoning is driven by panic, fear of the unknown, and a series of cognitive biases that distort his perception of the situation. In reality, the measures he proposes would likely lead to even more human suffering.
First and foremost, Yudkowsky's belief that AI could suddenly surpass human intelligence and become an... (read 797 more words →)