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Why 'Aligned AI' Would Still Kill Democracy | David Duvenaud, ex-Anthropic team lead

Jan 27, 2026 · 2:32:50
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  • AI capable of all human tasks could disempower humanity.
  • Liberal democracy is a recent historical development.
  • Even 'aligned' AI might lead to gradual human disempowerment.

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David Duvenaud
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