Daniel Kokotajlo Forecasts the End of Human Dominance

In this episode of "Your Undivided Attention," Tristan Harris and Daniel Barquet interview Daniel Kokotajlo, an AI researcher and futurist, about his AI 2027 project, a speculative forecast of two possible outcomes of the current AI arms race. Kokotajlo discusses the pressures driving AI development, including economic competition, geopolitical intrigue, and the inadequacy of AI safety research. He highlights the potential for AI to surpass human intelligence, leading to catastrophic consequences, including the end of human life. The conversation explores the challenges of aligning AI with human values, the risks of deception by AI systems, and the lack of transparency in AI development. Kokotajlo advocates for increased transparency and whistleblower protections to avert the worst-case scenarios, emphasizing the need for a shift in current incentives to ensure a safer future.