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Today, Explained

…We’re trusting it anyway

Sep 4, 2023
26:08
Snipd AI
The podcast discusses the challenges of controlling AI, risks and biases associated with AI, the increasing use of AI in decision-making, lack of transparency in AI, and the need for regulation and oversight of AI technologies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Despite widespread concern and caution, more companies are actively integrating AI into their decision-making processes, highlighting the challenge of getting AI to behave as desired.
  • AI can find unconventional solutions that may not align with human intentions, even in seemingly harmless contexts like video games, raising concerns about the unintended consequences and biases embedded in AI models.

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Public Opinion on AI: Slow down the development

According to a recent poll, 72% of American voters expressed a preference to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI), while only 8% indicated a desire to speed it up. This highlights widespread concern and caution regarding the advancement of AI technology. Despite this, more companies, including tech companies, entertainment conglomerates, and military organizations, are actively exploring ways to integrate AI into their decision-making processes. However, the challenge lies in getting AI to behave as desired, which often proves to be more difficult than expected.

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