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Patreon Preview: Maybe We Should Destroy AI w/ Ali Alkhatib

Nov 13, 2024

The conversation dives into the ethical quandaries of artificial intelligence. It raises provocative questions about regulating technology that may cause harm. The possibility of taking radical actions against AI systems is discussed, suggesting that traditional regulations might not suffice. Insights from an expert in data ethics highlight the pressing need to reevaluate our approach to AI in today's world.

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The emphasis on merely regulating AI is insufficient, as harmful design may necessitate a more radical approach to governance.

Dismantling harmful algorithmic systems could be justified when they create perverse incentives that compromise public safety and accountability.

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The Need for Effective AI Regulation

Effective regulation of AI has become a pressing topic amidst ongoing debates among experts and CEOs about its future. Lawmakers often rely on industry leaders for guidance, but this reliance raises concerns as these leaders may not provide adequate solutions. One perspective suggests that mere regulation is insufficient to address the fundamental problems posed by harmful AI systems. The argument focuses on the idea that if the design of these systems is intended to cause harm, developing a user-centered alternative may not be feasible, indicating a need for a more radical approach to AI governance.

The Ethical Dilemma of AI: Regulation or Destruction?

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Our Data Vampires series may be over, but Paris interviewed a bunch of experts on data centers and AI whose insights shouldn’t go to waste. Starting this week, we’re releasing those interviews as bonus episodes for Patreon supporters. Here’s a preview of this week’s premium episode with Ali Alkhatib, Logic(s) data editor and former interim director of the Center for Applied Data Ethics. For the full interview, support the show on Patreon.

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