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217. When NOT to use AI in business and warfare

Aug 21, 2024
43:53

If we know that ChatGPT makes things up, when should we avoid Large Language Models? 

Is generative AI really safe to use when it matters?

Listen to this interview with Dr Heidy Khlaaf to find out.

Dr Khlaaf is the Principal Research Scientist at the AI Now Institute focusing on the assessment and safety of AI within autonomous weapons systems.

She previously worked at OpenAI and Microsoft, amongst others. 

 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

06:32 The Problem-First Approach to AI

14:20 Limitations of Large Language Models

20:49 Augmenting Human Knowledge with AI

 23:37 AI Systems Gone Wrong

28:22 AI in Safety Critical Systems

33:47 Questioning Technological Determinism

38:19 AI in Defense

 

For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/217-when-not-to-use-ai-in-business-and-warfare

 

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