'An existential catastrophe is not just possible, but likely.'
paper, the researchers argue that humanity could face its doom in the form of super-advanced "misaligned agents" that perceives humankind as standing in the way of a reward.
"One good way for an agent to maintain long-term control of its reward is to eliminate potential threats, and use all available energy to secure its computer," the paper reads.Tragcally, the researchers argue, there's not a whole lot we can do about it.
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