I think it is just the cumulative effect that people see yet another prominent AI scientist that “admits” that no one have any clear solution to the possible problem of a run away ASI. Given that the median p(doom) is about 5-10% among AI scientist, people are of course wondering wtf is going on, why are they pursuing a technology with such high risk for humanity if they really think it is that dangerous.
I think it is just the cumulative effect that people see yet another prominent AI scientist that “admits” that no one have any clear solution to the possible problem of a run away ASI. Given that the median p(doom) is about 5-10% among AI scientist, people are of course wondering wtf is going on, why are they pursuing a technology with such high risk for humanity if they really think it is that dangerous.