• EP 27: David Shapiro Confirms P(Doom) is 0%: Could All Machines Be Benevolent?

  • Aug 22 2024
  • Length: 39 mins
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EP 27: David Shapiro Confirms P(Doom) is 0%: Could All Machines Be Benevolent?

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  • In this episode of 'Humanity Unchained,' host Julia McCoy welcomes AI expert David Shapiro to discuss the alignment problem in artificial intelligence and the journey towards creating benevolent machines. Shapiro shares his intriguing experiments with GPT-2, his YouTube and AI career, and the development of his book 'Benevolent by Design.' The conversation covers the feasibility of achieving benevolent AGI, the current state of AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, and predictions on how AGI will reshape society. They also delve into the optimism surrounding AI's potential and the steps necessary to ensure that AI systems align with human values. Subscribe for insightful discussions on AI's future impact on humanity. Follow David Shapiro @DaveShap 00:00 The Unexpected Start of an AI Journey 01:15 Welcome to Humanity Unchained 02:02 Introducing David Shapiro 03:28 The Alignment Problem and Benevolent AI 06:53 The Three Heuristic Imperatives 09:53 Claude: The Benevolent Machine 14:44 The Future of AI Companies 19:46 Discussing the Book 'Who, Not How' 20:18 The Mystery of the Strawberry Account 21:37 OpenAI's Hype and Delivery 22:28 Advancements in AI Voice Technology 25:38 The Future of Humanoid Robots 27:22 Optimism in AI and Job Automation 28:11 Global Cooperation and AI Safety 35:01 The Absence of Malevolent AI Evidence 37:33 Closing Thoughts and Future TopicsAbout the hosts: Julia McCoy, co-host, is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and writer, currently serving in AI as a thought leader and influencer. Her day job is President of Content at Scale. Jeff Joyce, co-host, is a brilliant former media agency owner, video producer, and content creator-turned-AI-nerd, and the AI Director at Content at Scale. Learn more about Content at Scale: https://contentatscale.ai
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