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Effective accelerationism

A movement or viewpoint favoring rapid technological progress, including AI development.

Example

A public discussion uses the abbreviation e/acc for an acceleration-oriented position.

Why people use it

It identifies a viewpoint favoring rapid technological development in debates about AI.

What you'll hear

“What concrete proposal does the acceleration argument support?”

What this means for you

Examine specific proposals rather than assuming a label explains every position.

Can you control it?

No

No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.

Common questions

Does effective accelerationism describe one agreed technical policy?
No. Supporters can differ in their goals and preferred actions.
Is it the same as effective altruism?
No. They are distinct labels, although people sometimes confuse the similar wording.
Does supporting faster progress settle how to handle risks?
No. People can disagree about specific safeguards and tradeoffs while sharing the broad preference.

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