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The Scope of Potential “Basic Drives” for Superintelligences is Likely Quite Broad

Article Oct 20, 2026

The Scope of Potential “Basic Drives” for Superintelligences is Likely Quite Broad

Superintelligence may take more forms than savior or destroyer. Ben Goertzel explores six alternative AI minds, arguing that what they pursue and protect could determine what they become.

Ben Goertzel 39 min read

Sorry Mr. Yudkowsky, we'll build it and everything will be fine

Article Sep 23, 2025

Sorry Mr. Yudkowsky, we'll build it and everything will be fine

Review of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All" (2025), by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, with very critical commentary.

Giulio Prisco 8 min read

Measuring what truly matters

Article Jun 14, 2025

Measuring what truly matters

Eight key preconditions for a sustainable reputational market that results in trustworthy AIs being developed and widely adopted.

David Wood 11 min read