Marc Andreessen and Lex Fridman | AI Doomers Are Wrong
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In their conversation, Marc Andreessen and Lex Fridman discuss the risks and implications of AI on society. They explore the idea of experts straying into politics and societal issues, using a book as an example. They highlight the lack of concrete models and metrics in the AI risk community, questioning how to determine if AI is running amok. They also touch upon the development of goals and decision-making in AI systems, particularly in the context of autonomous weapon systems. The conversation delves into the balance between benefits and risks, the importance of precision in strikes, and the potential for AI to make better decisions than humans in certain contexts. They debate the concept of AI becoming super intelligent without being super wise, and discuss the distinction between having high intelligence and blindly following rules. Overall, they explore the challenges and complexities associated with AI's impact on society. [AI Doomers Are Wrong | Marc Andreessen and Lex Fridman](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNwdS6mTink) - [Marc Andreessen](/posts/Marc-Andreessen) and [Lex Fridman](/posts/Lex-Fridman) discuss the risks of scientists and experts straying into politics and societal issues. - They mention a book titled "When Reason Goes on Holiday: Philosophers in Politics" that explores the negative consequences of experts becoming social engineers. - They highlight the lack of concrete models and metrics in the AI risk community. - The discussion revolves around the difficulty of determining when AI is running amok and the absence of clear indicators. - They debate the idea of AI systems developing their own goals and the potential risks associated with such autonomy. - The conversation touches on the use of autonomous weapon systems and the superiority of machines over humans in decision-making during times of war. - They discuss the balance between precision in strikes and the potential risks of automation in military operations. - The notion of AI being super intelligent without being super wise is brought up, questioning whether high intelligence guarantees wise decision-making. - They mention the importance of considering the benefits and risks of AI and analyzing its potential impact on society. A documentary, ["The Fog of War"](/posts/The-Fog-of-War) and a book ["When Reason Goes on Holiday"](https://www.amazon.com/When-Reason-Goes-Holiday-Philosophers/dp/1594038791/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DEE80LE4MBJ1&keywords=when+reason+goes+on+holiday&qid=1687790902&sprefix=when+reason+goes+on+holida%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-1) were mentioned.