Philosopher William MacAskill discusses potential concentration of power from advanced AI and the possibility of institutions locking in valuesAlignment aims to make an AI system's behaviour consistent with intended human goals, values and constraints.. The interview considers decentralization, constraints on military systems and independent oversightGovernance sets responsibilities, rules and oversight for decisions about how AI systems are used. as proposed safeguards.
MacAskill outlines a vision of a society able to deliberate over future choicesHuman judgment in AI is the accountable interpretation and decision-making people contribute when setting goals, evaluating evidence, and managing consequences., then responds to criticisms of effective altruism and discusses AI safetyAI safety is the field and practice of reducing harmful failures, misuse, loss of control, and unintended consequences from AI systems. priorities. His timelines, forecasts and policy proposals are presented as his views.
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