Last Week in AI The Top Myths About AI
Oct 25, 2020
Join Daniel Leufer, a philosopher and tech ethics fellow, and Alexa Steinbrück, a software developer and design researcher, as they tackle common myths surrounding artificial intelligence. They dive deep into how sensational narratives skew public perception and the importance of clear communication in understanding AI's real capabilities. Discover fascinating insights about the biases within AI, the risks derived from science fiction, and the significance of language in shaping our AI discourse. Their project AIMyths.org aims to enlighten society on these crucial issues.
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AI Agency Misconception
- AI is often portrayed as an entity with its own desires.
- One example is the headline "Would AI be better at governing than politicians?"
Rephrasing Headlines
- Rephrase misleading AI headlines to reflect reality.
- For example, change "Facebook AI creates its own language" to "Facebook chatbot experiment turned off because it was set up badly."
Superintelligence Fixation
- Discussions about AI risks often focus on superintelligence.
- Daniel Leufer attended a hearing where experts' reassurances about the unlikelihood of superintelligence were ignored.