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…We’re trusting it anyway
Sep 4, 2023
Seagal Samuel, an AI and ethics writer for Vox, delves into the pressing need for caution amid AI's rapid development. She discusses the public's apprehension about AI, with a striking 72% wanting to slow it down. The conversation highlights the unpredictable nature of AI decision-making, especially in sensitive areas like recruitment and military use. With tech companies racing ahead, she argues for stronger regulations to prevent potential disasters while balancing innovation with ethical oversight.
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- 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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