"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis AMA Part 2: Is Fine-Tuning Dead? How Am I Preparing for AGI? Are We Headed for UBI? & More!
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Jan 22, 2026 In this engaging AMA session, Nathan dives into whether fine-tuning is on the decline and its nexus with emergent misalignment. He discusses personal preparations for AGI and explores potential job disruptions across various industries. Nathan emphasizes the importance of teaching AI concepts to non-technical audiences and debates the viability of Universal Basic Income amid evolving economic landscapes. With insights on investment strategies and safety approaches, he offers a candid view on the future of AI and its societal implications.
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Safety And Acceleration Can Align
- There's strong overlap between fast-growth AI businesses and AI safety/assurance opportunities.
- AI assurance tech could become the second-largest market as automation scales.
Hands-On Approach For Kids And AI
- Be hands-on with AI products before giving them to kids and supervise younger children closely.
- Consider abstinence for very young children but recognize educational AI's potential if used carefully.
Avoid Being One Of Many
- Position yourself as N of one rather than one of many to reduce automation risk.
- Seek unique, non-repeatable skills that resist straightforward AI substitution.