The Machine Intelligence Research Institute exists to maximize the probability that the creation of smarter-than-human intelligence has a positive impact.
.@ericschmidt asks an important question about an AI pause: "how do you verify it?"
In a new post, technical governance researcher Naci Cankaya answers this question and more:
“We’re not going to do a pause.” @ericschmidt tells @zannymb why the incentives make an AI pause impossible, and what America and China should agree to instead. Watch the full interview on Tuesday at 6pm London time (1pm in New York): bit.ly/4y9psqS
The Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act directly confronts the extinction threat that humanity is facing. We are inspired that the Sanders and Casar teams take this threat seriously, and MIRI endorses the Act. You can read more of our thoughts in the link below.
The leading experts are clear: AI is rapidly escaping our control.
Congress must act NOW.
Today I’m introducing legislation to permanently ban artificial superintelligence and pause advanced AI until clear safety rules are in place.
The AI situation has evolved since IF ANYONE BUILDS IT, EVERYONE DIES came out, a year ago today. But the global emergency described by the book still remains.
We are sharing a few reflections on the book, the past year, and the present moment.
