The two tribes of AI-plus one tribe! | Henry J. Schumacher

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), a fierce debate rages between two contrasting philosophies: the "doomers" and the "accelerationists." This divide has been highlighted by the recent tumult at OpenAI -- and the outcome of this debate could significantly shape the future of humanity as we know it. A battle of extremes: The debate between AI doomers and accelerationists is coming to a head. Doom and gloom. So-called "doomers," fearing a dystopian future, advocate for a significant slowdown in AI development. They worry about the existential risks for humanity, emphasizing safety and ethical concerns. Vroom vroom. Meanwhile, "accelerationists" are all-in for rapid AI advancement. They believe in harnessing AI to solve critical global issues and, in more extreme cases, envision AI transcending human existence, reshaping humanity itself. I would like to add ...