Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised alarms about the imminent risks of superintelligent AI. With AI advancing rapidly, he emphasizes the need for strong defensive measures.
In a blog post, Buterin proposes 'defensive acceleration': developing AI defenses instead of tools for harm. He warns that AI could lead to human extinction if mismanaged.
Buterin suggests that superintelligence might be only a few years away and advocates for slowing harmful advancements while accelerating beneficial ones.
Buterin's regulatory strategy includes liability for AI misuses and 'soft pause' buttons to slow AI progression, allowing society to prepare.
He also proposes AI regulation exemptions for militaries as a major threat, viewing them as potentially responsible for AI-related catastrophes.
Further, he suggests controlling AI hardware with chips requiring international, non-military oversight. However, he admits these measures are only temporary and flawed.
