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A note about differential technological development

📅 2022
public awareness
⚪ Common
#ai

📖 Description

Quick note: I occasionally run into arguments of the form "my research advances capabilities, but it advances alignment more than it advances capabilities, so it's good on net". I do not buy this argument, and think that in most such cases, this sort of research does more harm than good. (Cf. [differential technological development](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/g6549FAQpQ5xobihj/differential-technological-development).)

📊 Game Impacts

Variable Change Condition
Research +5 Always
Vibey Doom +2 Always
Ethics Risk -5 Always

💭 Reactions

🔬 Safety Researcher Reaction: ⚠️ Placeholder - Needs Real Quote
"Useful research for the community"
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"Discussed in AI safety community"
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