In AI We Trust? Helen Toner (CSET): How to govern AI in the face of uncertainty?
Mar 13, 2024
Helen Toner discusses China's AI policies, AI in warfare, challenges of AI regulation, and AI evaluations. They explore national security implications, integrating AI into daily life, and future AI technology like autonomous vehicles and energy advancements.
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China’s AI Regulation Strategy
- China actively regulates AI balancing innovation and social control.
- They require registration and approval for generative AI before use.
Regulation Can Accelerate Innovation
- Smart AI regulation can foster innovation by building consumer trust.
- Regulation need not slow progress if designed well with trust in mind.
AI’s National Security Risks
- AI poses reliability and explainability challenges in warfare, risking accidental escalation.
- Cybersecurity is threatened as AI enables faster, sophisticated hacking against critical infrastructure.