New article from Oren Etzioni

Abstract

Oren Etzioni argues that the risk of artificial general intelligence (AGI) to humanity is low and that we should not worry about it now. He believes that there will be warning signs, or “canaries in a coal mine,” before AGI is developed, and that we will have ample time to prepare for any risks. He also argues that it is more important to focus on addressing existing issues with AI, such as its impact on employment. However, he acknowledges that if AGI does pose a significant risk, then we should start preparing for it now. – AI-generated abstract.