However, it seems like this would fall into the bucket of ânot actionable unless you work directly on AI,â so it seems like it might be practically useful to act as if this wasnât going to be the case?
I think thereâs a decent chance that AI wonât actually be very transformative (or at least wonât be transformative soon) and therefore itâs reasonable to bet your career plans on that assumption. But, to the extent you think AI is actually going to be a big deal, I would suggest considering working on it!
Good question and I claim the answer is ânoâ because you can work on AI! E.g. The Midas Project (founded by a former THL campaigner) is bringing corporate campaign tactics to AI safety. See also e.g. AI Safetyâs Biggest Talent Gap Isnât Researchers. Itâs Generalists.
I think thereâs a decent chance that AI wonât actually be very transformative (or at least wonât be transformative soon) and therefore itâs reasonable to bet your career plans on that assumption. But, to the extent you think AI is actually going to be a big deal, I would suggest considering working on it!