Comment by Yama (abdi-jama) on Holly Elmore and Rob Miles dialogue on AI Safety Advocacy · 2023-10-22T07:44:39.369Z · LW · GW

I think in this analogy the narrow AI models would be like texting your parents instead of flying to see them. Obviously not as good as visiting them in person, but you avoid the 10% x-risk. I think Rob is saying let's make sure we don't stop the development of texting/calling as collateral.

So yes, don't get on the plane, but let's be very specific about what we're trying to avoid.