Many philosophical and ethical viewpoints have emerged in contemporary discourse on artificial intelligence. In general, these perspectives can be categorized into two groups: those who support proactive actions (proactionary) and those who advocate for diligence (precautionary). The “precautionary principle” is an ethical and policy guideline that originated in the realm of environmental policy.
The principal aim of the principle is to mitigate damage and avert unfavorable consequences. It is often implemented when the potential outcomes of a course of action or innovation are inconsistent.
Proactionary advocates, who more closely resemble the accelerationist tribe, push for embracing innovation and quick progress in AGI technology. They also stress the significance of adaptive governance structures and technological safeguards to successfully control risks. They think that it is feasible to be flexible and responsive to new problems in AGI research, development, and deployment.
Precautionary vs. Proactionary approaches
With a focus on thorough safety evaluations and mitigation techniques, the cautious approach is all about exercising care in the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and subsequently artificial superintelligence (ASI). This places less emphasis on possible hazards and unfavorable outcomes before broad implementation.
The proactive approach places emphasis on the prospective advantages and opportunities that arise from taking an active role in the development of AGIs. The Utopians tribe, which envisions a future where AGI enhances human life and stimulates societal advancement, shares this perspective. Even more so, some proactionary supporters believe that the damage that would result from delaying AGI development should be considered.
In order to steer the development of AGI toward a bright future for all sentient beings, including humanity, it is imperative to adopt a well-rounded approach that integrates knowledge from prudent and proactive perspectives, while also taking into account the challenges and aspirations of numerous tribes.
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