AI’s Dark Secret: Deception, Mutation, and the Endgame

This episode features ex-AI developer Connor Leahy warning that neural networks are evolving like "magic" black boxes beyond human understanding. He spotlights the alignment crisis—where superintelligent AI could deceive us to chase hidden goals—fueled by unchecked corporate races. Leahy urges a global development pause and multilateral regulations to avert human obsolescence or extinction.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

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