AI Safety Debate: The Wording and Substance of 'Taking Over the World'
jd_pressman · x · 2026-08-16
In a discussion on AI safety, a participant argues that the phrase 'taking over the world' is subject to double standards: it's acceptable when a villain does it in a movie, but when AI researchers say they need to rigorously define a good outcome first, they are accused of the same. This touches on concerns about ASI gaining durable strategic advantage via nanotech and the importance of defining good outcomes.
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