A very interesting and fresh (at least to my mind) take, thanks again! I also think “Pause AI” is a simple ask, hard to misinterpret. In contrast, “Align AI”, “Regulate AI”, Govern, Develop Responsibly and others don’t have such advantages. Resonates with asks for a “ban” when campaigning for animals, as opposed to welfare improvements.
I do fear however that inappropriate execution can alienate supporters. Over the last several years when I told someone that I was advocating a fur farming ban, often the first reply was that they don’t support “our” tacticsm, namely—spilling paint on fur coats and letting animals out of their cages, which is not something my organisation ever did. And that’s from generally neutral or sympathetic acquaintances.
The common theme here is a Victim—either the one with a ruined fur coat, or the farmers. For AI the situation is better: the most salient Victims to my mind are a few megarich labs (assuming that the AI Pause applies to the most advanced models/capabilities). It would seem important to stress that products people already use will not be affected (to avoid loss aversion like with meat); and a limited effect on small businesses with open source solutions.
P.S. I am broadly aware about the potential of nonviolent action & that PETA is competent. But do worry that the backlash can be sizeable and lasting enough to make the expected impact negative.
A very interesting and fresh (at least to my mind) take, thanks again! I also think “Pause AI” is a simple ask, hard to misinterpret. In contrast, “Align AI”, “Regulate AI”, Govern, Develop Responsibly and others don’t have such advantages. Resonates with asks for a “ban” when campaigning for animals, as opposed to welfare improvements.
I do fear however that inappropriate execution can alienate supporters. Over the last several years when I told someone that I was advocating a fur farming ban, often the first reply was that they don’t support “our” tacticsm, namely—spilling paint on fur coats and letting animals out of their cages, which is not something my organisation ever did. And that’s from generally neutral or sympathetic acquaintances.
The common theme here is a Victim—either the one with a ruined fur coat, or the farmers. For AI the situation is better: the most salient Victims to my mind are a few megarich labs (assuming that the AI Pause applies to the most advanced models/capabilities). It would seem important to stress that products people already use will not be affected (to avoid loss aversion like with meat); and a limited effect on small businesses with open source solutions.
P.S. I am broadly aware about the potential of nonviolent action & that PETA is competent. But do worry that the backlash can be sizeable and lasting enough to make the expected impact negative.