Quote · The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
OpenAI Whistleblower FINALLY Speaks: “AI Has A 70% Chance Of Going Horribly Wrong!“
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What Can We Actually Do About AI?
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The final substantive section covers what ordinary people can do and whether it is already too late. Kokotajlo's answer to the second question is crisp: no. If he thought it was too late, he would be spending time with his family, not doing interviews. For what to do: if you have talent or passion for AI safety, there are organisations working on technical research, political advocacy, and tools; if not, pay attention, talk about it, email your elected representative. He stresses again that the core problem is a lack of public awareness. He also gives his personal closing message: stop filtering your view of AI through what sounds like science fiction, and start tracking the actual trends. Technologies that sounded like science fiction have become reality throughout history. Engage with the trajectory directly and take seriously the possibility that this one is real. He directs listeners to ai-2027.com and ai-2040.com. Bartlett closes by praising Kokotajlo's willingness to forfeit $2 million to be able to speak honestly, and describing his contribution as saying the quiet part out loud.
