Why Humans Are the Real Threat, Not Artificial Intelligence
By
mohi-kalantari
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Summary
The article argues that humans, not artificial general intelligence (AGI), are the real threat to society. The author expresses skepticism about AGI's feasibility and suggests that current AI technology won't lead to human-level intelligence. Using the children's story 'The Gruffalo' as a metaphor, the piece contends that we should fear human behavior and decision-making more than any technological advancement, as humans are the true 'monsters in the woods' when it comes to societal threats.
Key quotes
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I'm highly skeptical that the current technology underpinning LLMs will provide a route to it
I also think there's something we should actually be afraid of long before AGI, if it ever comes
When talking about humans in any context, whether it's us vs sharks, or us vs wolves, or us vs <insert anything that scares us>, and especially when it's us vs <some technology>, I am reminded of The Gruffalo
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