There is a distinction between a system's intelligence and a system's power—a dumb system with access to many resources can be dangerous, and even superintelligence could theoretically be constrained if it had limited access to the world, so the two concepts should be separated in discussion of AI risks.
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Gary MarcusEvidence Quote
“can we separate two things Stuart before we go to Door Number Four yes which are intelligence and power”
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The Trouble with AI: A Conversation with Stuart Russell and Gary Marcus (Episode #312)— Sam HarrisCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:51:56 AM
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