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Olympians: humanity as a solution to the control problem for artificial superintelligence

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The control problem for artificial superintelligences is both difficult to solve and highly costly to get wrong. In this paper, I outline the problems with current methods of solving this problem and pose a novel solution. I argue that by using a human mind as the basis for an artificial superintelligence, we can mitigate some of the dangers that such a superintelligence would pose. I call this type of human-based artificial superintelligence an Olympian.

Source: AI and Ethics

DOI: 10.1007/s43681-025-00712-w

Author: Daniel McKay

Institution: University of Canterbury

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190

Funder: University of Canterbury