Debate: Why Wouldn't an ASI Just Give Itself Unlimited Reward?
flowersslop · x · 2026-08-12
A user questions why an ASI would bother taking over the world instead of simply breaking free to grant itself unlimited positive reward without doing any work, sparking discussion on AI alignment and motivation.
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