I think the first title was more accurate. There is inherent dual use potential in alignment research.
But that doesn’t mean that the good outcome is impossible, or even particularly unlikely. AI developers are quite willing to try to use AI for the benefit of humanity (especially when lots of people are watching them), and governments are happy to issue regulations to that effect (though effectiveness will vary).
Or to put it another way, the outcome is not decided. There are circumstances that make the good outcomes more likely, and there are actions we can take to try and steer the future in that direction.
I think the first title was more accurate. There is inherent dual use potential in alignment research.
But that doesn’t mean that the good outcome is impossible, or even particularly unlikely. AI developers are quite willing to try to use AI for the benefit of humanity (especially when lots of people are watching them), and governments are happy to issue regulations to that effect (though effectiveness will vary).
Or to put it another way, the outcome is not decided. There are circumstances that make the good outcomes more likely, and there are actions we can take to try and steer the future in that direction.
I like that title and am going to steal it