Import AI 458: Reckoning with the future; and a singularity story
The article discusses the implications of rapid advancements in AI technology and the choices society faces regarding its future. It emphasizes the need to explore the potential of AI rather than retreating from its challenges. The author reflects on personal experiences with AI and outlines the importance of planning for its continued success and impact on society.
- ▪The article is based on a speech given at the Human-Centered AI Lab at the University of Oxford.
- ▪It highlights the choice between exploring the future of AI or retreating from its implications.
- ▪The author discusses the rapid progress of AI and the need for society to make informed decisions about its use.
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Import AI 458: Reckoning with the future; and a singularity storyWhat AI-driven miracles will happen this year?Jack ClarkMay 26, 2026ShareWelcome to Import AI, a newsletter about AI research. Import AI runs on arXiv, cappuccinos, and feedback from readers. If you’d like to support this, please subscribe.This issue consists of a lengthy essay based on a speech I recently gave, and a fictional story attempting to think through what a positive singularity might look like.The talk is the 2026 Cosmos HAI Lab Lecture, given at the Human-Centered AI Lab (HAI Lab) in the Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Cosmos Institute.
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