Superintelligent AI Threatens Everyone, yet Hope Persists
Machine superintelligence would extinguish Democrats, Republicans, British, Chinese, scientists, cab drivers, and polar bears. It is a sign of hope that all of those now seem to be saying they'd prefer otherwise (except the polar bears). https://t.co/4fAKRAslD5
Ban AI Human Impersonation to Test Global Regulation
There are nearly no good reasons for an AI to ever impersonate a human. Making that illegal in as many countries as possible, and improving state capacity to enforce it, would be a good trial balloon for human civilization's ability to...
MIRI Technical Governance Fellowship Applications Due Feb 22
Apply for MIRI Technical Governance fellowship program; deadline now set to Sun, Feb 22nd. https://t.co/taJGPK1Wla
Prioritize Lightcone: It Needs More Immediate Funding
MIRI and Lightcone's SFF-matched fundraisers are coming down to the wire the next 3 days (as such often do). MIRI has $1M of $1.6M remaining on its match. Lightcone needs $1.6M of $2.6M. **If** you're equally motivated to donate to...
