They think FOOM is near

Source: David Shapiro By David Shapiro

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SOURCES 1) https://www.anthropic.com/institute/recursive-self-improvement --- 8x coding improvement, 52x loop optimization with Fable/Mythos, 80% of code written by Claude 2) https://darioamodei.com/post/policy-on-the-ai-exponential --- Dario's claim about extraordinary times and government being too slow 3) https://darioamodei.com/essay/the-adolescence-of-technology --- Broader worldview about Dario's perception of existential risks. 4) https://darioamodei.com/essay/machines-of-loving-grace --- Dario's original "machines of loving grace" view 5) https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access --- Anthropic's public statement about what happened

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Rated low: routine. Worth knowing, not worth rearranging your day for.

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SOURCES 1) https://www.anthropic.com/institute/recursive-self-improvement --- 8x coding improvement, 52x loop optimization with Fable/Mythos, 80% of code written by Claude 2) https://darioamodei.com/post/policy-on-the-ai-exponential…

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