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Air Street Press
Street talk #1 - 13 December 2024
Dec 13, 2024
Delve into the surprising challenges of AI investment as General Motors pulls the plug on its autonomous vehicle venture, Cruise, amid safety worries. The contrast between high hopes for AI and human capabilities raises intriguing questions. Explore the tug-of-war between nimble startups and lumbering giants that stifles innovation. There's also a look at the alarming use of Western tech in military contexts and the fierce competition among top players like Google DeepMind and OpenAI, revealing the evolving landscape of AI advancement.
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- General Motors' shutdown of Cruise underscores the high expectations and scrutiny faced by AI systems compared to human operators.
- The investigation into Western technology being diverted to Russia highlights the need for better corporate oversight and compliance against malicious actors.
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The Fallout of Cruise's Shutdown
General Motors has decided to shut down its self-driving subsidiary, Cruise, after investing $9 billion due to a severe incident involving one of its vehicles. This decision highlights two critical lessons: first, the expectations for AI systems are significantly higher than those for human operators, leading to a very narrow margin for error. Even if AI can outperform humans in certain areas, the reality is that companies face intense scrutiny, and past support does not guarantee future backing. Secondly, relying on large corporations for stability can be risky; commitment can shift quickly when innovations do not demonstrate immediate value or align closely with corporate goals, as shown by GM’s decision to close down Cruise despite initial enthusiasm.
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