Yudkowsky

Eliezer Yudkowsky is an American research fellow at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), a non-profit organization focused on the study of artificial intelligence and its potential impacts. He is known for his work on AI alignment, a field concerned with ensuring that advanced artificial intelligence systems operate in a way that is beneficial to humans.

Yudkowsky's early writings on AI, often found on his blog LessWrong, explore a wide range of topics related to rationality, cognitive biases, and the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence. He has been a prominent voice in discussions about the potential risks associated with superintelligent AI, often referred to as the "AI alignment problem." His work emphasizes the need for careful design and control mechanisms to prevent unintended negative consequences from highly capable AI systems.

He has also contributed to the development of cognitive science and decision theory, exploring how to improve human reasoning and decision-making processes. Yudkowsky's ideas have influenced a number of researchers and thinkers in the fields of AI safety, futurism, and transhumanism. He is the author of several books and numerous essays on these subjects.