Part 8/10:
The Risks and Rewards of Superintelligence
While acknowledging that superintelligence could revolutionize society, Aschenbrenner remains cautious. He emphasizes:
The importance of security in developing such systems, highlighting that current entities like OpenAI may lack sufficient safeguards, which he criticizes as partly driven by corporate and regulatory pressures.
The potential for AI to run or influence governments if not carefully managed, given its ability to operate all over the globe.
He advocates for worldwide cooperation and regulation, but recognizes the deep risks involved—ranging from job automation and economic upheaval to existential threats if superintelligence is misaligned with human values.