'Insects matter more than people': EA insect-welfare claim ignites AI-safety feud
___Patrice___ · x · 2026-09-20
An effective altruist argued that in expectation the welfare of insects matters more than that of humans, sparking a heated feud. Critics call it pseudo-morality built on assuming bugs suffer like we do and multiplying by huge numbers, and frame it as proof of why EA-aligned people shouldn't control AI. The spat highlights deep ideological rifts inside the AI safety debate.
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