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Despite acknowledging the risks associated with AI, the speakers maintain an optimistic outlook. They point out that human history has shown a pattern: new technologies often trigger concern, which is subsequently channeled into making those technologies safer and more beneficial.
For example, recent AI improvements—roughly a 100-fold increase in capability over two years—are focused heavily on safety features like reducing hallucinations, improving accuracy, and grounding AI responses in truth. The idea is to leverage AI's tremendous power towards better reflection, research, and safety rather than destructive ends.