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Endeavoring for Safe & Ethical AI - with JP Gonzales

JP Gonzales of the Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative (BERI) [http://existence.org/] joinedTamara to explain some of the grave risks with advancement of Artifical General Intelligence (AGI), and the global movement aimed at mitigating these risks. JP is assistant to Stuart Russell [https://Stuart%20Russell%E2%80%99s%20Wikipedia%20Page], who literally wrote the book on AI, co-authoring the authoritative textbook of the field. JP generously gathered the following resources for our listeners on Russell, the organizations referenced in the podcast, and deeper dives on the topic. If you have any questions regarding this or other topics, please email vo@tamaralilly.com [vo@tamaralilly.com]. Stuart Russell's Wikipedia Page [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_J._Russell] Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) [http://humancompatible.ai/] – Founded by Stuart Russell and colleagues in 2016 * Mission: "CHAI's goal is to develop the conceptual and technical wherewithal to reorient the general thrust of AI research towards provably beneficial systems." * Current research-development approach to AI focuses optimizing for human objectives that we specify using algorithms, and these approaches are not adequately capturing the complexity, variability, diversity, and uncertainty inherent in human values. Current AI systems are also largely black-box in designs (i.e., human's provide input and can observe the output, but the inner-workings of the system are so opaque and difficult to interpret, current LLMs like GPT 4o have something like 1-2 trillion unique parameters that the model assigns * Website [http://humancompatible.ai/] * Wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_for_Human-Compatible_Artificial_Intelligence] * Stuart's popular press book [https://a.co/d/8S6L3ps] on AI safety, ethics, and the problem of ensuring that humanity maintains control over powerful, frontier AI systems Stuart Russell on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=stuart+russell+AI] – he has tons of recorded talks across the world at various organizations, focused on all aspects of AI and society. Definitely best to hear him speak in his own words, he's extremely articulate and an world-class educator. Positive AI Economic Futures (World Economic Forum) [https://www.weforum.org/publications/positive-ai-economic-futures/] – This fascinating study was conducted back in 2021 with Stuart and other experts in AI, futurists, policy experts to essentially ask the question – what if we achieve AGI and advanced AI systems that can do most tasks better than humans. What are the implications for our economy, the future of work, and relations. International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (IASEAI) [http://iaseai.org/] – Pronounced "eye-see-eye", this new organization spearheaded by Stuart Russell and a pretty impressive list of Nobel laureates, AI technical experts, policy experts, etc. with the missions of ensuring that AI development and implementation meets safety guarantees and is ultimately beneficial to humanity. Future of Life Institute – AI Focus Area [https://futureoflife.org/focus-area/artificial-intelligence/] – This organization has been deeply invested in understanding and mitigating large-scale or "existential" risks from AI, that is negative consequences from AI that could significantly shape the future of humanity, our ability to survive, etc. Slaughtbots (2017) [https://youtu.be/O-2tpwW0kmU?si=yvz0nc9NSqUkm8mf] – An arms-control advocacy film on lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) and particularly swam drones. Calling for stricter regulation and a ban on the use of AI system to target adn execute people. Funded by The Future of Life Institute [https://futureoflife.org/], vision comes from Prof. Russell Slaughterbots Part 2 [https://youtu.be/9rDo1QxI260?si=OyzpmvXTep9nm0L5]: If human, kill() – arms-control advocacy film on lethal autonomous weapons systems. Prof. Russell contributed to the content and consulting of this video.

Heather Gildea from Black Elephant Hostel

Tamara chats with Heather Gildea of the Black Elephant Hostel in Portland, Maine. About the hostel community, her family legacy, the importance of third spaces and more. Learn more at https://www.blackelephanthostel.com [https://www.blackelephanthostel.com] Learn more about Tamara at www.tamaralilly.com [https://www.tamaralilly.com]

Goddess Photographer - Ruby Jean Photography

Tamara chats with Ruby Jean of Ruby Jean Photography about her career arc, how she became a goddess photographer, and her Goddess Project. Ruby is the creator of the Goddess Photoshoot — a transformative photography experience designed to celebrate and empower women of all ages. Through stunning costumes, enchanting locations, and a deeply supportive atmosphere, Ruby helps each participant see themselves in a new, magical light. Her work has gone viral multiple times, resonating with millions who see the Goddess Photoshoots as more than just pictures — but as a celebration of girlhood, joy, and self-love. Ruby's work speaks most eloquently for her. Follow along…. On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubyjeanphotography [https://www.instagram.com/rubyjeanphotography] On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RubyJeanPhotography On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@photo.goddess [https://www.tiktok.com/@photo.goddess] Support or participate in The Goddess Project [https://rubyjeanphotography.com/the-goddess-project]! Learn more, join her mailing list and get in touch at www.rubyjeanphotography.com [http://www.rubyjeanphotography.com] Ruby Tamara

Patrisha McLean of Finding Our Voices

Tamara chats with Patricia Mclean, founder and CEO of Finding Our Voices. Patrisha became a firebrand for women's rights at the age of 55, sparked by the domestic violence arrest of her celebrity husband. In addition to being acting executive director of Finding Our Voices, she runs an online book club, looking at book through the lens of domestic abuse, and hosts a podcast and radio show featuring conversations with domestic abuse survivors. Engage with the organization and network of survivors at Finding Our Voices [https://findingourvoices.net].

Wayfinder & Accountabuddy Darreby Ambler

Tamara and Darreby Ambler chat about how to get hard things done, with a little help from your friends. Darreby Ambler is the founder of Wayfinders and has launched 48 Wayfinders teams since 2009. She's led teams in the Episcopal Dioceses of Maine, Colorado, and Western Massachusetts; the Hyde School; Morse High School (Bath); the Bath Housing Authority; and many teams of friends and neighbors in her studio in Bath. She has worked with people of varied ages, faiths, and circumstances: high-schoolers, artists, nurses, retirees, young moms, teachers, doctors, custodians, engineers, writers, small business owners, a former aircraft carrier captain, and an actual rocket scientist. She has a BA from Princeton, and has worked as an elementary school teacher, a journalist, and a life-coach. She and her husband Michael, an Episcopal Priest, live in Bath, Maine with their giant rabbit Cubby. Learn more at Accountabuddies [http://www.accountabuddies.net]!