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AI doomsday warnings a distraction from the danger it already poses, warns expert (www.theguardian.com)
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AI doomsday warnings a distraction from the danger it already poses, warns expert::A leading researcher, who will attend this week’s AI safety summit in London, warns of ‘real threat to the public conversation’

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[–] burliman@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

These warnings and fears would be a little easier to hear if they weren’t pushed so hard by the most disingenuous people ever. Sounds like they want everyone else to pause so they can get ahead.

[–] zbyte64@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

The most obnoxious ones are not only the loudest but they tend to get more screen time. You won't see Gebru on cable news as often as you might get ol' Yud talking about some vengeful AI god.