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Anthropomorphic AI

October 5th, 2007 – Nick Hay

Suppose an evil dictator starts a military research programme to develop an AI strategist. This AI is designed to run military campaigns that will kill thousands of people. Following a series of theoretical insights, the researchers complete the latest generation of AI. This AI is as smart as an exceptional human but runs 1000 times faster. They flip the switch. What happens?

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