The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis What the Head of the New UK AI Foundation Model Taskforce Thinks of AI
Jun 25, 2023
Ian Hogarth, the new chair of the UK's AI Foundation Model Taskforce, shares insights on AI governance and nationalism. He emphasizes the necessity for effective regulation amid rapid advancements in AI. The discussion highlights the potential dangers of the AI arms race and the need for global cooperation. Hogarth's past writings reveal his evolving perspective and the urgency to align AI with societal values. With a £100M mission, the taskforce aims to ensure that AI development remains safe and beneficial for all.
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AI Nationalism
- Ian Hogarth predicted in 2018 that rapid machine learning progress would create a new geopolitical landscape, termed "AI nationalism".
- This involves an AI arms race between countries, increased protectionism, and a focus on national AI champions.
Three Forms of Instability
- Machine learning's impact will cause instability through economic disruption, new warfare capabilities, and accelerated scientific advancements.
- This makes AI policy crucial for governments, similar to the nuclear arms race or control over resources like oil.
Blurring Lines Between Public and Private Sectors
- Powerful tech companies like Google and Facebook are heavily investing in AI, surpassing state actors in expertise.
- This creates tension as private companies' interests may not align with national interests, changing the historical dynamic of state-funded research.
