Posted 4/9/2024, 6:15:00 AM
NTT Warns Unchecked AI Could Undermine Trust and Cause Conflict, Proposes Soft Laws and Education as Safeguards
- Japanese telecom giant NTT warned unchecked AI could damage trust, democracy and cause wars
- NTT and media outlet proposed regulations like compulsory AI education and updating IP protections
- They warn AI's lack of accuracy presents increased danger as it spreads
- They say "soft laws" and stakeholder identification should be adopted until more systematic policies developed
- NTT sees generative AI as needing oversight, contrasting tech industry's usual full embrace