Bad takes abound in accelerationist and AI-sceptic circles, but seemingly sensible people are critical of popular AI risk models too.
Within EA and AI Safety p(doom)s vary wildly depending on who you talk to.
What are the strongest good-faith critiques of the standard x-risk models and can we learn from them?
And even if we're right that AI is a serious risk to humanity, which parts of our current strategies and approaches might be self-defeating?
Let's meet at the Wharf and discuss!
