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Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
S5E14: Gashed Hull: AI: Tristan Harris
Dec 15, 2023
Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, discusses the harmful effects of AI in social media including the unraveling of shared reality, mental health crisis, polarization, and cyberbullying. He also explores the challenges of self-regulation within technology companies and the potential risks and dangers of AI. The chapter emphasizes the importance of moving at a pace that ensures safety and raises concerns about the current speed of deployment.
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- The race for dominance in the AI industry leads to reckless deployment and prioritizes speed over safety testing.
- The absence of effective regulation and coordination in AI development increases the likelihood of catastrophic outcomes.
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The Race for Market Dominance and Risky Deployment
The AI industry is currently engaged in a race for dominance, with companies competing to deploy their AI technologies faster than their competitors. The goal is to get as many users and developers on their platforms as possible, which drives the speed at which these technologies are released. This race for dominance leads to a race to recklessness, as companies prioritize quick deployment over safety testing. The competitive pressures override concerns for potential risks and externalities, increasing the likelihood of a catastrophic outcome.
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