Some Machine Learning experts enjoy making fun of people afraid of Skynet. However, this mockery distracts people from the real issues.
Every introduction to Machine Learning should include an introduction to AI safety. Readers will forget about Skynet only if Machine Learning experts stop mentioning it, and start talking about the real risks.
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The risk of a super intelligent agent having values not aligned with human values is not something you can laugh at
Elon Musk on safety against AI
Elon Musk@elonmusk
Worth reading Superintelligence by Bostrom. We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes.
2:33 AM · Aug 3, 2014
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