MacAskill Boosts 'An Alien Mind': A Long Read on AI Risks and Keeping the Future Human
willmacaskill · x · 2026-09-07
Philosopher Will MacAskill shared and praised An Alien Mind, a long-form essay by researcher merettm on the state of AI, why the author is concerned about the next few years, and the choices humanity must make to keep the future in human hands. MacAskill called the author's presence 'lucky' for the field — a notable signal from within the alignment community.
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