Jack Clark on AI safety

About Jack Clark

Jack Clark, co-founder and head of public benefit at Anthropic, has in recent months warned that the AI industry lacks a "brake pedal" and called for a "serious conversation" about the implications of the technology's continued advances. He said that many existing regulations and policy frameworks were not designed with the assumption that AI systems would exist or become as powerful as they have. Clark stated that he is "worried for my kids if we as a society don't have a serious conversation about what the implications of AI's continued advances mean." He described the potential impact of AI as "10 times larger than the industrial revolution" and happening "10 times faster," and said that he is "scared of the technology that I'm building and I'm scared of how it is governed less than like the toys I buy for my kids or the food I buy from the supermarket." Clark has also made specific predictions about AI's trajectory. He said that by the end of 2028, it is more likely than not that an AI system could be told to "make a better version of yourself" and do so autonomously. In interviews, he noted that about 80% of the code at Anthropic now comes from its own AI systems. He discussed the potential for economic disruption, stating that up to half of entry-level jobs could disappear within a few years. Clark advised individuals, especially young people, to "develop a hobby" and maintain curiosity as a way to get the most out of AI systems, suggesting that creative and liberal arts backgrounds may be advantageous. He also

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