More than a thousand tech leaders, including Elon Musk, call for a six-month pause on training large language models due to potential risks to society. Google CEO acknowledges concerns and says there is merit to be concerned about AI safety.
For years, Google was seen as one of the most cutting-edge developers of A.I. But, with OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT, and other chatbots beating Google to market, is that distinction still the case? Google’s chief executive is in an unenviable position: Scramble to catch up or, in the face of potentially harmful technology, move slowly.
Today, Sundar Pichai on Google’s delicate balance between A.I. innovation and safety.
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- Sundar Pichai is the chief executive of Google.
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