Posted 1/4/2024, 5:46:48 PM
AI Survey Shows Researchers Divided on Whether Advanced AI Poses Existential Threat
- Survey of 2,778 AI researchers found 5% mean chance of human extinction from advanced AI
- 41-51% of researchers predicted >10% chance of human extinction or severe disempowerment
- Researchers believe AI progress milestones will be achieved earlier than predicted in 2022 survey
- Optimistic scenarios show AI's potential to revolutionize work and life, pessimistic show extinction risks
- Researchers concluded wide range of views on AI's social consequences, both extremely good and bad