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* To determine whether AI is ‘improving exponentially’, ‘hitting the wall’, or any other claim which involves a quantity or magnitude (e.g. ‘This model was a big leap/small increment’). We need a good y-axis: an interval scale of AI capability which means +1 unit always represents the same degree of ‘how much better’, in the same way +1 degree Celsius is always the same amount of ‘how much hotter’.
* Yet there is no good y-axis for AI capability. All our...
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* The animal welfare movement has already seen an influx in funding and should prepare for the possibility of more.
* The EA Animal Welfare Fund is encouraging those working in animal advocacy to actively set aside time and resources now to concretely plan for scaling sustainably, and we’ll support you in doing that.
* We’re requesting advocates set concrete ambitious goals and submit plans t...
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I was wondering what all should I consider before taking a pledge like GWWC 10% ? Looking upto relevant article suggestions or advices.
Just as one random bit of advice, I'd say don't feel like you have to be sure you can make the 10% every year before you can take it. I took the pledge as a student, and have had some years where I've fallen behind, but will work to compensate for those in the years where I make more.
Thank you for this one! I'm glad to know you did this as a student. I can only suggest to not get overwhelmed in those low years- you're already doing fine than most!