Jul 6, 2023
Yoshua Bengio, the legendary AI expert, will join us for Episode
128 of Eye on AI podcast. In this episode, we delve into the
unnerving question: Could the rise of a superhuman AI signal the
downfall of humanity as we know it?
Join us as we embark on an exploration of the existential threat
posed by superhuman AI, leaving no stone unturned. We dissect the
Future of Life Institute’s role in overseeing large language model
development. As well as the sobering warnings issued by the Centre
for AI Safety regarding artificial general intelligence. The stakes
have never been higher, and we uncover the pressing need for
action.
Prepare to confront the disconcerting notion of society’s gradual
disempowerment and an ever-increasing dependency on AI. We shed
light on the challenges of extricating ourselves from this
intricate web, where pulling the plug on AI seems almost
impossible. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking discussion on
the potential psychological effects of realizing that our
relentless pursuit of AI advancement may inadvertently jeopardize
humanity itself.
In this episode, we dare to imagine a future where deep learning
amplifies system-2 capabilities, forcing us to develop
countermeasures and regulations to mitigate associated risks.
We grapple with the possibility of leveraging AI to combat climate
change, while treading carefully to prevent catastrophic
outcomes.
But that’s not all. We confront the notion of AI systems acting
autonomously, highlighting the critical importance of stringent
regulation surrounding their access and usage.
(00:00) Preview
(00:42) Introduction
(03:30) Yoshua Bengio's essay on AI extinction
(09:45) Use cases for dangerous uses of AI
(12:00) Why are AI risks only happening now?
(17:50) Extinction threat and fear with AI & climate change
(21:10) Super intelligence and the concerns for humanity
(15:02) Yoshua Bengio research in AI safety
(29:50) Are corporations a form of artificial intelligence?
(31:15) Extinction scenarios by Yoshua Bengio
(37:00) AI agency and AI regulation
(40:15) Who controls AI for the general public?
(45:11) The AI debate in the world
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