Gradual Disempowerment: Systemic Existential Risks from Incremental AI Development

The paper titled "Gradual Disempowerment: Systemic Existential Risks from Incremental AI Development" discusses the systemic risks associated with incremental advancements in artificial intelligence, introducing the concept of "gradual disempowerment." The analysis suggests that even small improvements in AI capabilities could potentially undermine human influence over critical societal systems such as the economy, culture, and governance. This process could eventually lead to a scenario where human impact on these systems becomes negligible, posing an existential threat. The authors argue for the necessity of technical and governance solutions to mitigate these gradual risks to human agency.

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