AI leaders have known about the extinction threat for decades | Judith Levine

Scientists and entrepreneurs have known about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence for decades. This knowledge has been ignored, as they were driven by curiosity and profit. The consequences of this inaction are now being felt, with AI systems causing job losses, degrading education, and manipulating politics through deepfakes. The long-term impact on the economy and society remains to be seen.

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Scientists and entrepreneurs have known about the dangers of AI for decades, but pursued it for curiosity and profit. This has led to a situation where AI now poses a significant threat to human existence.

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