Nick Bostrom
Coverage of Nick Bostrom in the Nexus archive.
- I Think, Therefore I Am Getting Paid by an AI Company
Philosophers are increasingly working with AI companies to shape technology's ethical development, with roles in major firms like Anthropic and OpenAI. The demand for philosophy expertise in AI has grown significantly, from 1% of job postings in 2013 to 16% in 2023. Examples include Anthropic's 84-page philosophical constitution for its AI system Claude.
- AI revolution boosts work for philosophers
The rise of AI has increased demand for philosophers, with figures like Amanda Askell at Anthropic and ethicists at Google DeepMind addressing AI's alignment with human values. Philosophers are now crucial in defining values for powerful AI systems, as highlighted by Nick Bostrom's 'philosophy with a deadline' warning.
- Swedish transhumanist Nick Bostrom fears a 'pendulum swinging too far' against AI
Nick Bostrom, a Swedish transhumanist and former director of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford, expressed concerns about excessive opposition to AI during a 2019 conference in Toronto. He warned of a potential 'pendulum swinging too far' against artificial intelligence.
- Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’
Nick Bostrom has a plan for humanity's future, involving advanced AI and a 'solved world'. The philosopher believes this path will lead to a significant change for humans. This concept is referred to as humanity's 'Big Retirement'