Reshaping the AI industry

Abstract

This article proposes various strategic options to address the impending risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). It emphasizes the importance of convincing industry leaders, researchers, and the general public about AI risks and the need for safety measures. The article suggests several approaches to achieve these goals, including direct appeals, sideways appeals to insiders, appeals to outsiders, joining the winning side, and shifting the research culture. The objective is to reshape the AI industry and encourage the adoption of safety-oriented practices to prevent catastrophic outcomes arising from advanced AI systems. – AI-generated abstract.