In you're in favor of "AI safety" (broad definition), what's your most compelling cast-length argument?

At fist automanufacturers made similar arguments against requiring seatbelts in cars. 

Imagine what we’d be saying about our great/grandparents if that line of thinking had prevailed.

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It took 60 years from Model T to first seat belt laws? So the technology was well understood.

Honest question, do you just not believe AGI is achievable?

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1. What's your sense for how far off that is?

2. What's your sense that anyone has an accurate estimate for how far off that is?

3. Let's say that's achieved — what's the concrete risk?

Let’s say: A single entity, as capable as the best human in any field.