Possibilities and Implications of the Multi-AI Competition

TL;DR

This paper explores the scenario of multi-AI competition under super-AI dominance, arguing it is a plausible and potentially beneficial alternative to single-AI control, with implications for AI development strategies.

Contribution

It challenges the common focus on single-AI dominance by analyzing multi-AI competition as a viable and preferable scenario for humanity's future.

Findings

Multi-AI competition is a plausible scenario.

Multi-AI competition may be better for humanity than single-AI dominance.

Recommendations for fostering beneficial multi-AI interactions.

Abstract

The possibility of super-AIs taking over the world has been intensively studied by numerous scholars. This paper focuses on the multi-AI competition scenario under the premise of super-AIs in power. Firstly, the article points out the defects of existing arguments supporting single-AI domination and presents arguments in favour of multi-AI competition. Then the article concludes that the multi-AI competition situation is a non-negligible possibility. Attention then turns to whether multi-AI competition is better for the overall good of humanity than a situation where a single AI is in power. After analysing the best, worst, and intermediate scenarios, the article concludes that multi-AI competition is better for humanity. Finally, considering the factors related to the formation of the best-case scenario of multiple AIs, the article gives some suggestions for current initiatives in AI development.