Steven Pinker and I debate AI scaling!

Abstract

The author, Scott Aaronson, a computer scientist known for his work in quantum computing, discusses his decision to join OpenAI, a research company known for its work on large language models like GPT-3 and DALL-E2. He plans to focus on the theoretical foundations of AI safety and alignment, aiming to find ways to ensure that AI systems do what we want and not what we don’t. The author is optimistic about the possibilities of AI safety research, drawing inspiration from the recent advancements in AI and the potential of complexity theory to contribute to the field. He expresses his desire to engage with the broader AI safety community, acknowledging the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the challenges of AI alignment. – AI-generated abstract.