Advocates for minimal government regulation of AI draw misleading parallels with the laissez-faire approach to the internet in the 1990s. The high stakes and large risks of developing advanced AI are widely acknowledged by experts. Concerns from top AI scientists about the technology they are building differ from the optimistic attitudes during the early days of the internet. The impact of light touch regulation on the internet's societal benefits is debatable, considering challenges such as misinformation, child exploitation, and mental health issues. Regulation has been crucial in ensuring safety in areas like automotive and food industries. Judicious regulation of AI could help realize its benefits responsibly and more inclusively.
This week, the Economist posted two letters from current and former members of the OpenAI board. Which do you find more compelling?
https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/05/26/ai-firms-mustnt-govern-themselves-say-ex-members-of-openais-board
https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/05/30/openai-board-members-respond-to-a-warning-by-former-members
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