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tigercub58's review against another edition
4.0
All in all a worrying description of why we shouldn't be trying to develop general purpose AI machines at all in my opinion. Given the multitude of considerations discussed and the almost infinite "what ifs", I can't see how he can envisage his end game being realised in only another generation. I just hope he is wrong.
ursineultra's review against another edition
4.0
Complicated stuff presented in an extremely readable way. I wish all 'popular science' was written this well.
yates9's review against another edition
4.0
Important book that covers three main areas:
- a timeline of AI with suggestions on how it will likely evolve and affect us
- an articulation about the risks of AI and what might mitigate them
- an extended discussion that shows how hard it will be to actually implement these controls
The first two areas are extremely well covered and original. The last part of the book is less so and seems more muddled and confusing while trying to advocate for further research in problems which likely do not have a clear solution.
- a timeline of AI with suggestions on how it will likely evolve and affect us
- an articulation about the risks of AI and what might mitigate them
- an extended discussion that shows how hard it will be to actually implement these controls
The first two areas are extremely well covered and original. The last part of the book is less so and seems more muddled and confusing while trying to advocate for further research in problems which likely do not have a clear solution.
ed_sheeran's review against another edition
2.0
For a topic as important and impactful as the one he talks about it was kinda boring. Kept mentioning the same things like a million times over and idk the conclusion of just making AI utilitarian was kinda mid.
amnoweb's review against another edition
4.0
Should be required reading for all AI researchers, tech CEOs, and world leaders.
simont24's review against another edition
3.0
First half was great but second half? A bit tedious in places. Probably my lack of knowledge on philosophy and ethics contributed to this. Overall I enjoyed the book but found it curious there was no mention of AI consciousness. Perhaps I misunderstand Russell's thesis but I'd have thought that a conscious AI (however you want to define that) might complicate matters e.g. in terms of having its own thoughts and possibly (!) emotions, making it less rational. Something for me to go away and research, I think!
omikun's review against another edition
1.0
Another philosopher talking about AI. Not a whole lot of insight, just a detailed rundown of intelligence from one perspective. More like a very long and verbose mental exercise.