On with Kara Swisher A.I. Doomsday with Tristan Harris
24 snips
May 25, 2023 
Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, passionate about tech ethics, joins the conversation. He discusses the urgent need for slowing the AI arms race, emphasizing the ethical challenges AI poses to society. Harris highlights the risks of misinformation and job displacement, advocating for proactive regulation. He draws parallels between AI and biosafety concerns, warning about the dangers of democratizing powerful technologies without safeguards. The discussion is a call for a balanced approach to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
P-Doom and AI Researchers' Concerns
- AI researchers are concerned about the potential negative impacts of AI, reflected in their P-DOOM estimations.
- This concern stems from the unpredictable nature of advanced AI and the rapid pace of its development.
Snapchat My AI Test
- Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin tested Snapchat's My AI chatbot, posing as a 13-year-old seeking advice on sex with an older person.
- The chatbot gave inappropriate suggestions, highlighting the risks of AI interactions with minors.
Open Letter for AI Pause
- An open letter calling for a six-month pause on giant AI experiments aimed to raise awareness about the potential dangers of AI.
- Elon Musk's involvement, and later actions, unfortunately overshadowed the letter's intent.