Finding faith in the fight against artificial super intelligence

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Prayer and Belief: Matthew Hall, also known as Yakko, expresses that a prayer reveals one’s deepest desires and fears. He prays for divine guidance against artificial super intelligence.
Activist Group Stop AI: Yakko leads the activist group Stop AI, whose mission is to ban the development of Artificial Superintelligence, which they consider an extinction-level threat.
Spiritual Journey and Faith: Yakko’s personal journey leads him back to his mother’s Catholic faith after years of atheism. He finds strength in finding community and personal experience of God.
Conflict within Stop AI: There are tensions within Stop AI, exemplified by the disappearance of a core member, Sam Kirchner, after an altercation with Yakko, showing the stress and disagreements in their fight against artificial super intelligence.
Broader Concern with Pope Leo: The story intersects with Pope Leo, who also identifies artificial intelligence as a significant threat to humanity, aligning with Yakko’s cause within the context of his faith.
Challenges and Motivation: Despite the challenges, Yakko remains motivated by his faith, believing that God wants humanity to succeed in their fight against the potential dangers of artificial super intelligence.
Emerging Threat of Artificial Intelligence: The story discusses the fear surrounding the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) leading to concerns about the emergence of artificial super intelligence (ASI).

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