The 2024 U.S. election resulted in an accelerationist victory where AI innovation is prioritized and there are fewer restrictions on development.
Trump administration is expected to support rapid AI development with minimal regulation.
This acceleration signals a shift in the debate between the potential risks of AI versus its rewards.
The resolution of the intense debate over AI's future is underway, tipping in favor of those who want to accelerate development.
The election outcome puts the accelerationist vision in a position to shape U.S. AI policy for the next several years.
The need for informed public discourse and vigilant oversight becomes ever more paramount.
Some states may adopt AI regulations, leading the way like California, which has already addressed AI discrimination in hiring practices, offering models for state-level governance.
As AI development accelerates, the risk of unintended consequences increases.
Author suggests that we need to navigate this era with informed public discourse and vigilant oversight, which will define not only technological progress but also our collective future.
The victory for accelerationists mean that there will be less restrictions, which might lead to faster innovation, but the risk for unintended consequences remain. The author revises his p(doom) from 5% to 10%.