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“Human individuals and human organizations typically have preferences over resources that are not well represented by an "unbounded aggregative utility function". A human will typically not wager all her capital for a fifty-fifty chance of doubling it. A state will typically not risk losing all its territory for a ten percent chance of a tenfold expansion. [T]he same need not hold for AIs. An AI might therefore be more likely to pursue a risky course of action that has some chance of giving it control of the world.”

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Book:Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies

This book delves into the potential developments of artificial intelligence, discussing the various paths it might take, the dangers it poses, and the strategies that could be employed to manage these risks. more

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Nick Bostrom
Nick Bostrom

Nick Bostrom is a Swedish philosopher known for his research in philosophy, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity. His work covers a range of topics including consciousness, artificial intelligence, human continuation, and bioethics. more

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