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Preface to the Computational Agent Theory and ASI Alignment Sequence.

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A LessWrong post introduces a sequence on computational agent theory and ASI alignment, noting that artificial superintelligence has moved from science fiction to a near-term goal pursued by leading commercial AI organizations.

Why it matters: It frames ASI alignment as a pressing concern given that major commercial AI organizations are now openly pursuing superintelligence.

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“The idea of “artificial superintelligence [1] ” (ASI) has recently crossed from the realm of science fiction (in the mainstream perception) to the realm of near-term technological goals openly pursued by most leading commercial organizations in the field of…”
LessWrong, 15 Oct 2026, 15:33.

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