"Garbage in, garbage out"
— Someone in Machine Learning

TL;DR: This post is a two-page introduction to risks associated with recommendation AI. The negative externalities of recommendation AI seem neglected, and there might be comparatively effective work at improving governance and deploying better recommendation algorithms that generally keep the world on a more sane track. You might consider this a viable option if your AI timelines are over 10 years.

One aspect not discussed here is why having good recommendation AIs could be incredibly beneficial. Improved recommendation AI could enhance collective epistemic and encourage people to engage with important issues, ultimately advancing AI safety and many other important topics. It would be a key to fostering a flourishing civilization.

Epistemic status: I am still a bit new to this topic, I might be wrong in important ways, but I'm curious what you think about this. [...]

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Outline:

(01:39) Introduction

(02:41) Deterioration of Democracy

(04:35) Geopolitical and Conflict Risks

(05:59) Mute News

(07:20) Malicious Exploitation of AIs

(09:01) How Could Recommendation AIs Become Beneficial?

(10:34) So, are we dropping the ball?

The original text contained 11 footnotes which were omitted from this narration.

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First published:
October 22nd, 2024

Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/4PpRp589zJGEbDhxX/are-we-dropping-the-ball-on-recommendation-ais

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