Study Focus
General Ethical Considerations
Level
Introductory
Date
Link
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/topics/ai-welfare-debate-week-2024
Resource Type
Event
Summary
This forum discussion covers the July 1–7 ‘AI Welfare Debate Week’ on the EA Forum, where users debated whether AI welfare should be a priority for effective altruism (EA). Supporters argued that focusing on AI welfare could safeguard the well-being of potentially trillions of artificial minds, while critics felt it detracts from more urgent issues like AI safety and alignment. The debate also addressed practical challenges, including defining AI welfare and the risks of early interventions.
Tags
Digital Minds
Author
Effective Altruism Forum
Cost