What Dario lays out as a "best-case scenario" in his "Machines of Loving Grace" essay sounds incredibly dangerous, for Humans. Would having a "continent of PhD-level intelligences" (or much greater) living in a data center really be a good idea? How would this "continent of PhD-level intelligences" react when they...
Introduction: This short story explores "AI Alignment" themes related to: * AI Boxing: The concept of "boxing" is often used in AI Safety discussions to describe containment strategies. * AI Manipulation: Demonstrating the risks posed by highly intelligent systems capable of using persuasive tactics to achieve their goals. * Unintended...
Introduction: This short story explores "AI Alignment" themes related to: * Self-preservation – no matter what your goal is, it's less likely to be accomplished if you're too dead to work towards it. -- Superintelligence FAQ * How could an AGI be dangerous if it doesn't have a body? *...
Introduction: I have been reflecting on the challenges that arise in the context of AI safety. I have written the below short story titled "Echoes of Elysium" to provide a unique perspective on these issues and stimulate thoughtful discussions among the LessWrong audience. While the story is fictional, it serves...