A nice read, however it does not present a valid argument, is his time over because his daughter is better at chess then him? This is the beginning of something, not an end.
To Policymakers: "Just think of the way in which we humans have acted towards animals, and how animals act towards lesser animals, now think of how a powerful AI with superior intellect might act towards us, unless we create them in such a way that they will treat us well, and even help us."
Source: Me
Is it only open to students? I am finished with my degree and got a job, but would like to participate, is this possible?
you have forgot the most important part: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmological_natural_selection
which is supported by modern string theory ( a well kept secret among the experts)