Commentators split over whether AI doom warnings are overblown or warranted
A philosopher argues that AI is unlikely to wipe out humanity and that job displacement and inflated valuations are more pressing concerns. The Atlantic and The Washington Post also weigh in on how doom talk shapes the debate.
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What happened
Commentators are responding to warnings that artificial intelligence could end the world. A philosopher writing for ABC News in Australia says his personal estimate of doom is very low and that he is more worried about AI being used to push people out of jobs. Writing in The Atlantic, an essay argues that dramatic doom warnings have fed despair and that more constructive responses are needed.
Why it matters
The Washington Post argues that AI doomers are getting disproportionate attention and that tech companies should say so if they think the warnings are wrong.
Coverage
- AI doomers are getting all the attention (The Washington Post)
- What If AI Is the End of the World? (The Atlantic)
- I’m just a philosopher, but my p(doom) is very low (ABC News (Australia))
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