The Preference Cascade Is Only Getting Started
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The article argues that public concern about existential risk from AI is spreading via a preference cascade that pulls more media, politics, and industry voices into safety debates. It cites a Politico poll showing nearly two-thirds of Americans (about 30%–33% mean) perceive at least a moderate risk of AI destroying humanity. It says the debate should intensify next by expanding efforts inside labs and pushing for concrete policy and technical work rather than relying on outreach alone.
Why it matters
We are in the midst of a preference cascade about existential risk from AI. A preference cascade is, alas, the best method we have to change the debate. The avalanche has started. There is still time for the pebbles to … Continue reading →