FOOM, in the context of LW, is extremely rapid take-off of artificial intelligence.
If an AI can improve itself and the rate at which it improves is itself a function of how good (=smart) it is, the growth of its capabilities will resemble exponential and at some point will rapidly escalate into the superhuman realm. That is FOOM.
FOOM, in the context of LW, is extremely rapid take-off of artificial intelligence.
If an AI can improve itself and the rate at which it improves is itself a function of how good (=smart) it is, the growth of its capabilities will resemble exponential and at some point will rapidly escalate into the superhuman realm. That is FOOM.
Except it is not possible, so entire Youdkowsky’s house of cards fell apart.
And how do you know that?