Revolutionizing AI: Tackling the Alignment Problem | Zuzalu #3

<p>In this episode, we delve into the frontier of AI and the challenges surrounding AI alignment. The AI / Crypto overlap at Zuzalu sparked discussions on topics like ZKML, MEV bots, and the integration of AI agents into the Ethereum landscape. </p> <p>However, the focal point was the alignment conversation, which showcased both pessimistic and resigned optimistic perspectives. We hear from Nate Sores of MIRI, who offers a downstream view on AI risk, and Deger Turan, who emphasizes the importance of human alignment as a prerequisite for aligning AI. Their discussions touch on epistemology, individual preferences, and the potential of AI to assist in personal and societal growth.</p> <p>------<br /> 🚀 Join Ryan & David at Permissionless in September. Bankless Citizens get 30% off. 🚀<br /> https://bankless.cc/GoToPermissionless</p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> ⁠https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2⁠ </p> <p>🦊METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK & MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/MetaMask </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum⁠ </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Mantle⁠ </p> <p>👾POLYGON | VALUE LAYER OF THE INTERNET<br /> <a href= "https://polygon.technology/roadmap">https://polygon.technology/roadmap</a> </p> <p>------</p> <p>Timestamps</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 1:50 Guests</p> <p>5:30 NATE SOARES<br /> 7:25 MIRI<br /> 13:30 Human Coordination<br /> 17:00 Dangers of Superintelligence<br /> 21:00 AI’s Big Moment<br /> 24:45 Chances of Doom<br /> 35:35 A Serious Threat<br /> 42:45 Talent is Scarce<br /> 48:20 Solving the Alignment Problem<br /> 59:35 Dealing with Pessimism<br /> 1:03:45 The Sliver of Utopia</p> <p>1:14:00 DEGER TURAN<br /> 1:17:00 Solving Human Alignment<br /> 1:22:40 Using AI to Solve Problems<br /> 1:26:30 AI Objectives Institute<br /> 1:31:30 Epistemic Security<br /> 1:36:18 Curating AI Content<br /> 1:41:00 Scalable Coordination<br /> 1:47:15 Building Evolving Sys