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Brain-like AGI and why it’s Dangerous (with Steven Byrnes)

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4 April, 2025
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Future of Life Institute Podcast

Brain-like AGI and why it's Dangerous (with Steven Byrnes)

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      On this episode, Steven Byrnes joins me to discuss brain-like AGI safety. We discuss learning versus steering systems in the brain, the distinction between controlled AGI and social-instinct AGI, why brain-inspired approaches might be our most plausible route to AGI, and honesty in AI models. We also talk about how people can contribute to brain-like AGI safety and compare various AI safety strategies.

      You can learn more about Steven's work here. 

      Timestamps:

      00:00 Preview

      00:54 Brain-like AGI Safety

      13:16 Controlled AGI versus Social-instinct AGI

      19:12 Learning from the brain

      28:36 Why is brain-like AI the most likely path to AGI?

      39:23 Honesty in AI models

      44:02 How to help with brain-like AGI safety

      53:36 AI traits with both positive and negative effects

      01:02:44 Different AI safety strategies

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