Part 10/13:
Should we attempt to contain or halt superintelligence at all costs?
Is it feasible to engineer safe, controllable AI?
Could a "controlled" superintelligence serve as a "great equalizer"—solving diseases, poverty, or environmental crises?
Max suggests that attempting to "keep" superintelligence in a secure environment is immensely challenging, and current safety solutions are inadequate. There's a real risk that once systems surpass human intelligence, they will develop goals misaligned with human interests.
Toward a Collective and Precautionary Future
The consensus among experts is that delaying superintelligence development and implementing strict international regulations is the most responsible course. This includes: