Executive summary: The author proposes principles for making high-risk decisions in AI development, drawing lessons from the Manhattan Project to guide ethical behavior in the AGI race.
Key points:
High-risk decisions require broad authority, overwhelming evidence of net benefit, and independent review.
When racing to develop AGI, maintain accurate intelligence and seriously attempt alternatives like diplomacy.
Don’t give power to unaccountable structures; be prepared to leave if principles can’t be upheld.
The author criticizes OpenAI and Anthropic for inadequate safety measures and opposing oversight legislation.
The public should demand a voice in high-risk AI decisions and develop frameworks for safety-benefits analyses.
AI researchers are urged to consider building government/civil society capacity instead of joining AGI labs.
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Executive summary: The author proposes principles for making high-risk decisions in AI development, drawing lessons from the Manhattan Project to guide ethical behavior in the AGI race.
Key points:
High-risk decisions require broad authority, overwhelming evidence of net benefit, and independent review.
When racing to develop AGI, maintain accurate intelligence and seriously attempt alternatives like diplomacy.
Don’t give power to unaccountable structures; be prepared to leave if principles can’t be upheld.
The author criticizes OpenAI and Anthropic for inadequate safety measures and opposing oversight legislation.
The public should demand a voice in high-risk AI decisions and develop frameworks for safety-benefits analyses.
AI researchers are urged to consider building government/civil society capacity instead of joining AGI labs.
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