Former OpenAI Executive Foresees AI Ushering in Joyful Future, But Admits Doubts Linger
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Former OpenAI exec Zack Kass believes AI will save the world and usher in a bright, joyful future with less suffering. He left OpenAI to promote this optimistic narrative.
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In the short-term, Kass says AI will generate "uncomfortable" implications in developed countries like people working less. In poorer countries, he believes every child will have an "AI-powered teacher."
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Kass claims there's an industry consensus that AI could be the last technology humans ever invent, propelling exceptional progress. He muses we may explore galaxies thanks to AI.
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Kass acknowledges he could seem naive. He says many insiders have a more "dubious view" of AI's downsides than he does.
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Kass doesn't think there's evidence to suggest AI will "want to kill us all." But there's also little evidence yet for his vision of AI teachers for every child globally.