TED Talks Daily The dark side of competition in AI | Liv Boeree
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Dec 8, 2023 Competitive instincts drive innovation, but they can also lead to harmful outcomes, especially in AI and social media. Liv Boeree discusses 'Moloch's trap,' a concept from game theory that reveals how misaligned incentives can exacerbate societal issues. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration over competition to ensure ethical practices in technology. Historical examples illustrate that together, solutions can emerge that prioritize safety and societal well-being.
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Healthy Competition
- Competition can drive incredible feats in sports and innovation, like safer cars or efficient solar panels.
- These are examples of healthy competition where everyone benefits in the long run.
AI Beauty Filters: A Lose-Lose Game
- AI beauty filters, while technologically impressive, can negatively impact self-esteem and contribute to body dysmorphia.
- Social media platforms and users are incentivized to use and provide them, creating a lose-lose scenario.
News Media: A Race to the Bottom
- The internet, instead of fostering nuanced journalism, has led to a race to the bottom of clickbait and polarization.
- This is due to flawed incentives where emotionally charged headlines go viral, eroding public trust in media.