E26: [Bonus Episode] Connor Leahy on AGI, GPT-4, and Cognitive Emulation w/ FLI Podcast

Published: May 19, 2023, 4:05 p.m.

[Bonus Episode] Future of Life Institute Podcast host Gus Docker interviews Conjecture CEO Connor Leahy to discuss GPT-4, magic, cognitive emulation, demand for human-like AI, and aligning superintelligence. You can read more about Connor's work at https://conjecture.dev\nFuture of Life Institute is the organization that recently published an open letter calling for a six-month pause on training new AI systems. FLI was founded by Jann Tallinn who we interviewed in Episode 16 of The Cognitive Revolution.\nWe think their podcast is excellent. They frequently interview critical thinkers in AI like Neel Nanda, Ajeya Cotra, and Connor Leahy - an episode we found particularly fascinating and is airing for our audience today.\n\nThe FLI Podcast also recently interviewed Nathan Labenz for a 2-part episode:\nhttps://futureoflife.org/podcast/nathan-labenz-on-how-ai-will-transform-the-economy/\n\nSUBSCRIBE: Future of Life Institute Podcast:\nApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-life-institute-podcast/id1170991978\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Op1WO3gwVwCrYHg4eoGyP\n--\nWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.\n\nRECOMMENDED PODCAST:\nThe HR industry is at a crossroads. What will it take to construct the next generation of incredible businesses \u2013 and where can people leaders have the most business impact? Hosts Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich have been through it all, the highs and the lows \u2013 IPOs, layoffs, executive turnover, board meetings, culture changes, and more. With a lineup of industry vets and experts, Nolan and Kelli break down the nitty-gritty details, trade offs, and dynamics of constructing high performing companies. Through unfiltered conversations that can only happen between seasoned practitioners, Kelli and Nolan dive deep into the kind of leadership-level strategy that often happens behind closed doors. Check out the first episode with the architect of Netflix\u2019s culture deck Patty McCord.\nhttps://link.chtbl.com/hrheretics\n\nTIMESTAMPS:\n(00:00) Episode introduction\n(01:55) GPT-4\xa0\n(18:30) "Magic" in machine learning\xa0\n(29:43) Cognitive emulations\xa0\n(40:00) Machine learning VS explainability\xa0\n(49:50) Human data = human AI?\xa0\n(1:01:50) Analogies for cognitive emulations\xa0\n(1:28:10) Demand for human-like AI\xa0\n(1:33:50) Aligning superintelligence\xa0\n\nSPONSORS:\nShopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system \u2013 wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts \u2013 from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitive\n\nThis show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture \u2014 all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We\u2019re launching new shows every week, and we\u2019re looking for industry-leading sponsors \u2014 if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.\n\nIf you'd like to listen to Part 2 of this interview with Connor Leahy, you can head here:\xa0\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connor-leahy-on-the-state-of-ai-and-alignment-research/id1170991978?i=1000609972001