Indeed, the only way to 100% ensure no misconduct ever would be to shut down the society entirely. But i’ll note that none of the actions we took in our club cost any money, really it’s mostly a culture and norms thing. EA does pay the community health team, but I would guess it gets back far more than it spends, in terms of recruitment, reducing PR disasters, etc.
I’ll note that high standards are important in general as EA becomes more powerful. EA may have a strong voice in writing the value systems of AI, for example, so it’s important that the people doing so are not ethically compromised.
Indeed, the only way to 100% ensure no misconduct ever would be to shut down the society entirely. But i’ll note that none of the actions we took in our club cost any money, really it’s mostly a culture and norms thing. EA does pay the community health team, but I would guess it gets back far more than it spends, in terms of recruitment, reducing PR disasters, etc.
I’ll note that high standards are important in general as EA becomes more powerful. EA may have a strong voice in writing the value systems of AI, for example, so it’s important that the people doing so are not ethically compromised.