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#129 Will MacAskill - We're Not Ready for Artificial General Intelligence

Nov 9, 2025 · 01:19:01
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  • Will MacAskill warns civilization is unprepared for AGI, which poses catastrophic risks beyond typical AI concerns like bias
  • Explains alignment is necessary but insufficient, and how AGI could enable government coups and 'value lock-in' of harmful systems
  • Addresses why panic is limited, what can be done, and whether effective altruism should prioritize AGI risks

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