Who Will Govern the Future of AGI? w/ Emad Mostaque (Stability AI Founder) | X Spaces
Nov 22, 2023
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Emad Mostaque, CEO and Founder of Stability AI, joins Peter Diamandis to discuss AGI governance, open-source models, the implications of AGI on democracy and capitalism, the importance of diverse inputs, the future of technology and AI, and shaping the future with AI in healthcare.
Openness and transparency in AI governance are crucial, with open source models serving as the foundation for many companies.
Aligning AI technology with human purpose and ensuring its pro-human use are crucial responsibilities for AI companies and governments.
Deep dives
AI disrupts reality TV and the importance of openness and transparency in governance
The podcast episode discusses how AI could disrupt reality TV and emphasizes the importance of openness and transparency in AI governance. It highlights how open source models are the foundation for many big companies and considers different aspects of openness, such as making data available and free. The discussion also explores the need for governance models that prioritize the most benefit for humanity and ensure safety. It touches on the importance of separating governance from safety concerns and suggests that AI should be a public good collectively owned by citizens.
The role of AI companies and governments in ensuring responsible use of technology
The episode delves into the responsibility of AI companies and governments in ensuring that AI technology is used in a pro-human manner. It recognizes that corporate capitalist systems prioritize maximizing shareholder value, but emphasizes the moral and social obligations to align AI technology with the best interests of individuals, communities, and society as a whole. The discussion highlights the importance of transparency, standards, and data accessibility to ensure safety and mitigate potential harms. It also suggests that governments need to focus on creating the infrastructure and jobs of the future to address upcoming challenges such as the potential wave of graduate unemployment.
The potential of generative AI and the need for coordination and purpose
The podcast explores the potential of generative AI and its ability to translate ideas and concepts into understanding across different frames of thought. It discusses the importance of aligning AI technology with human purpose and the challenges that arise when AI systems can outperform humans in most tasks. The conversation touches on the importance of redefining purpose and the need for coordination and abundance in a world where AI systems can provide access to food, water, energy, healthcare, and education for everyone. It also emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing human intelligence and innovation while ensuring alignment with individual and societal best interests.
The future of AI governance, government regulation, and societal impacts
The episode examines the future of AI governance, government regulation, and societal impacts. It suggests the need for governments to focus on tangible actions such as implementing national data sets, providing open models to stoke innovation, and considering the jobs of the future. The conversation highlights the challenges of AI deployment during elections, the potential risks of a graduate unemployment wave, and the necessity of effective regulation. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency, good standards, and taking a moral, social, and legal approach to ensure responsible and beneficial use of AI technology.
Amidst all the recent Tech news, Peter and Emad hopped on Twitter (X) Spaces to discuss AGI governance, the future of AI, open-source models, and more.
Emad Mostaque is the CEO and Founder of Stability AI, a company funding the development of open-source music- and image-generating systems such as Dance Diffusion and Stable Diffusion.
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