AI and Autonomous Weapons
The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis
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Caution in Tackling Societal Challenges
Tech employees at companies like Microsoft and OpenAI protested against developing technology for military purposes, leading to a shift in company policies. The technology industry's avoidance of controversy comes at the cost of neglecting significant societal problems. Despite a willingness to seek out risk in entrepreneurship, many founders shy away from investing in challenging societal issues. The focus on building apps and social media empires diverts attention from addressing deeper problems and geopolitical issues, resulting in missed opportunities for innovation and progress.
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