The recent opening of San Francisco’s new Misalignment Museum is a startling reminder of the potential effects of unchecked artificial general intelligence (AGI). Dubbed “the museum that AI built,” the museum is a visual representation of a future in which AGI causes the demise of humanity.

This chilling concept is explored through a series of exhibits that feature interactive robots and videos, as well as thought-provoking questions about what our future could look like if AGI becomes a reality. But it is not only the exhibits that make this museum fascinating—it is also the thought-provoking way in which the themes of misalignment and AI ethics are addressed.

At its core, the misalignment museum aims to spark an important conversation about the ethical implications of AGI. It posits two key questions: how can we ensure that the goals of AGI are aligned with human values and how can we create safe environments for the coexistence of both humans and AI? As experts in the field of AGI warn, misalignment could lead to catastrophic consequences if we do not address it proactively.

The Misalignment Museum serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks posed by unchecked AGI, and also serves as a call to action for people to become more informed and engage with the issues around AI ethics. It is a powerful statement about what our future could look like if we fail to take this issue seriously.