The Future with Super Intelligence: Super Intelligence Part 4

Introduction

Building on the optimism and potential we explored in Part 3 (The Promise of Super Intelligence), it's time to take practical steps for an SI-ready future.

Superintelligence (SI) is coming—ready or not. Part 3 examined how SI could supercharge security and drive global growth through a global innovation race. In this final piece of our four-part series, we discuss actionable strategies. Work must be done at every level, from policy to practice to personal defence. Let's wrap this series up with practical steps you can take today to prepare for a future reshaped by Superintelligence.

Policymakers' Playbook

Here's how policymakers can pave the way for a secure SI future.

• Boost AI Funding & Draft SI Contingency Plans: Governments must ramp up investments in AI research and develop comprehensive contingency plans for SI scenarios, from breakthroughs to risks.
• Push Global Treaties: International bodies should focus on establishing treaties centred on AI ethics and responsible use to prevent conflict.
• Build Trust Through Transparency: Transparent systems are key to gaining public trust — see Jailbreaking Large Language Models.

Business Moves

Businesses can build resilience with these practical steps.

• Invest in AI Cybersecurity: Businesses must invest in cutting-edge AI cybersecurity measures and continuously train teams to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Red Team SI Scenarios: Conducting red team exercises—simulated SI-driven attacks—will test and strengthen your organization's resilience.
• Partner with Government: Collaboration between the private sector and government can create a united front, enhancing global security.

Your Role

Here's how you can prepare and shape SI's future.

• Stay Informed: Awareness is the first step—keep up with the latest developments in AI and cybersecurity.
• Secure Yourself: Use strong passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and advocate for robust digital security practices at work and beyond.
• Join the Conversation: Participate in discussions on policy and innovation to help shape SI's future. Your voice matters in steering ethical and practical outcomes.

The Long View

Consider the big-picture challenges and existential stakes that come with the rise of Super Intelligence.

• Alignment Risk: Will SI align with human values? This remains a pressing question.
• Control Challenge: Can we ensure that SI remains controllable even if it rapidly outsmarts us?
• Existential Stakes: Preparation is essential for survival. We must address these challenges head-on to safeguard humanity.

Conclusion

Let's wrap up with SI's dual nature and a call to act.

This series—from threat to preparation—reveals the dual nature of Superintelligence: immense risk paired with incredible reward. We've explored the when, what, why, and how of SI, and now it's up to us to act. While some nations lead, global security depends on proactive preparation at every level. What's your first step toward an SI-ready future?

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More In This Series

• The Dawn of Super Intelligence: Super Intelligence Part 1
• The Reach of Super Intelligence: Super Intelligence Part 2
• The Promise of Super Intelligence: Super Intelligence Part 3

Further Reading

• The Alignment Problem: How Can We Control AI? MIT Technology Review?explores the challenge of aligning AI with human goals.
• Global AI Governance: A Path Forward - Brookings Institution - Discusses international efforts to regulate AI responsibly.
• Detailed Summary of Superintelligence—The AI Track?summarizes the key insights and strategies from Bostrom's work on Superintelligence.

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