Part 7/9:
The Broader AI Race and Ethical Concerns
The debate surrounding superintelligence revolves around both technological capability and ethical considerations. Prominent voices in the community, like Eliezer Yudkowsky, caution against overconfidence, warning that current progress does not guarantee safe or aligned AI. Critics argue that without a concrete plan for alignment, efforts could lead to catastrophic outcomes—a point Yudkowsky emphasized in his response to Ilya’s announcement.
Sutskever’s departure from OpenAI and subsequent venture suggest a divergence in strategy—more aggressive in pursuit of superintelligence with safety at the forefront, but still lacking publicly detailed plans or breakthroughs on the alignment front.