Steve Omohundro
(6 articles)
Singularity
Hypothetical future point at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.
Generality: 800
Fast Takeoff
Rapid transition from human-level to superintelligent AI, occurring in a very short period of time.
Generality: 504
Control Problem
Challenge of ensuring that highly advanced AI systems act in alignment with human values and intentions.
Generality: 845
WBE
Whole Brain Emulation
Whole Brain Emulation
Hypothetical process of scanning a biological brain in detail and replicating its state and processes in a computational system to achieve functional and experiential equivalence.
Generality: 540
Instrumental Convergence
Suggests that diverse intelligent agents will likely pursue common sub-goals, such as self-preservation and resource acquisition, to achieve their primary objectives.
Generality: 635
PDoom
Probability of an existential catastrophe, often discussed within the context of AI safety and risk assessment.
Generality: 550