David Deutsch updates views on AGI alignment and international coordination
danfaggella · x · 2026-08-19
Dan Faggella summarizes David Deutsch's updated views on AGI:
- Prosaic alignment works: AIs are likely to be trustworthy and aligned, leading to good outcomes.
- International alignment is less likely: Efforts like the UK AI Summit have been watered down in Paris, weakening coordination.
- Conflict risk: Reduced misalignment risk lowers the incentive for nations to coordinate. He predicts nations may restrict access to powerful models for citizens while using them for military/economic gains, leading to potential conflict.
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