How far should we let AI advance?

What risks could advanced AI pose, and what can Canada do about them? Explore the research, proposals for a pause, and ways to get involved. Latest developments

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Research

Book argument

What is the book’s argument about the AI you use today?

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The authors distinguish present chatbots from more capable future systems. Their argument concerns what happens if development reaches systems substantially more capable than humans. This is an argument about future risk, not a demonstrated outcome.

If Anyone Builds It · Introduction

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Research

Book argument

How could a digital AI system have effects outside a chat window?

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Software already influences physical events through people, networks and connected tools. The book argues that a much more capable system could use such channels in dangerous ways; the existence of those channels does not establish that every present system can do so.

If Anyone Builds It · Chapter 6

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Incidents

Evidence reading

What should you check before drawing a conclusion from an incident?

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A controlled test, a deployed incident and a forecast provide different kinds of evidence. Check the documented conditions and limitations before generalizing.

Warning shot · developments and sources

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Treaties and action

Policy proposal

Which question makes a treaty proposal more concrete?

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A proposal needs to specify what is limited, how compliance is checked and how violations are addressed. Explore those choices in our strategy.

PauseAI Canada strategy

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Research

Open discussion

Would a STOP button be enough to keep a very powerful AI under control?

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Explore four questions: how danger would be detected in time; who would have authority to stop the system; which copies and connected services would need stopping; and what tests would demonstrate reliable shutdown. Feasibility depends on the system and its deployment.

If Anyone Builds It · Can we just pull the plug?

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Research People and quotations

Interview

What does Bengio say surprised concerned researchers?

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Bengio says that even researchers concerned about AI risks were surprised by the pace of progress and the degree of misalignment observed. He does not give a certain date in this passage.

Bengio–Patrice Roy · Radio-Canada · 1:40–2:15 (French) (FR)

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Research People and quotations

Interview

Why could AI doing AI research change the pace of progress?

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Bengio discusses the possibility that AI could do AI research and accelerate progress. He also emphasizes uncertain timelines and the possibility of encountering obstacles.

Bengio–Patrice Roy · 19:31–20:47; uncertainty from 21:31 (French) (FR)

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