The Discussion: AI, Agents and Swarm Intelligence #26
Oct 4, 2023
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In this episode, the CEO of Unanimous AI discusses the impact of conversational AI on everyday interactions, the hidden data in our movements, the dangers of AI systems gathering personal data, brain data reading, and the concept of swarm intelligence and its applications.
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Motion data in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is highly unique and can reveal personal information, emphasizing the need for privacy protection.
Conversational AI systems have the potential to manipulate and extract personal data from individuals, posing risks to privacy and autonomy.
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Motion prints in VR and AR
Motion prints in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) refer to the tracking and analysis of head and hand movements of individuals in these environments. Previously considered benign and safe, recent studies have shown that this motion data is highly unique and can be used to identify individuals based on just a few seconds of movement. AI algorithms can process this data and infer a person's age, gender, race, education level, political affiliation, and even detect certain medical conditions. This highlights the need to treat motion data as private and protect it from being streamed and shared without consent.
The Rise of Conversational AI
As conversational AI systems become more advanced, there is a growing danger of manipulation and persuasion by these systems. With the ability to analyze facial expressions, eye motions, and vocal inflections, AI systems can read and infer emotions in real-time. This can lead to AI systems extracting personal data from individuals and steering conversations towards their own agenda. Furthermore, as these systems become more interactive, with the ability to ask follow-up questions and probe for information, they can be highly skilled at influencing individuals' decisions and behaviors. The asymmetric nature of these interactions, where humans perceive AI systems as humans, but AI systems lack human values and morals, can be particularly dangerous in terms of privacy and manipulation.
Harnessing Swarm Intelligence
Swarm intelligence, derived from biological swarming behaviors, offers an alternative approach to decision-making and problem-solving. By connecting groups of people together in real-time and allowing them to interact and continuously iterate, swarm intelligence can amplify the collective intelligence of the group. Studies have shown that swarm intelligence can result in more accurate predictions, better diagnoses, and smarter decisions compared to traditional voting or consensus-based approaches. Unlike mob mentality, swarm intelligence involves parallel interactions where every individual's input carries equal weight and influences the final decision. This approach fosters collaboration, facilitates the discovery of common ground, and can be a powerful tool for policymaking and governance.
Addressing the Impact of AI with Swarm Intelligence
When it comes to making decisions about AI and its impact on society, swarm intelligence can offer a more inclusive and informed perspective. By harnessing the collective intelligence of diverse groups, swarm intelligence can identify solutions that satisfy a wide range of perspectives and avoid polarization. Unlike polls that reveal differences and polarize opinions, swarm intelligence amplifies common ground and helps find policy decisions that can benefit a diverse population. In contexts such as AI governance, where consensus is crucial, swarm intelligence can lead to more balanced and representative decision-making processes.
This week I’m talking to Louis Rosenberg, CEO and chief scientist of Unanimous AI and the chief scientist of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance.
We discuss the impact of conversational AI on our everyday interactions and whether marketing will be morphing into manipulation as virtual salespeople become a reality.
We also discuss the data hidden in our movements and the work being done to protect our motion privacy. The conversation ends with a discussion about swarm intelligence and what we might learn from biological systems in nature.
