AI executives may be exaggerating the dangers of artificial intelligence in order to advance their own interests, according to an analysis of responses to proposed AI regulations.
AI in warfare raises ethical questions due to the potential for catastrophic failures, abuse, security vulnerabilities, privacy issues, biases, and accountability challenges, with companies facing little to no consequences, while the use of generative AI tools in administrative and business processes offers a more stable and low-risk application. Additionally, regulators are concerned about AI's inaccurate emotion recognition capabilities and its potential for social control.
The U.S. is falling behind in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), while Europe has passed the world's first comprehensive AI law; President Joe Biden recently met with industry leaders to discuss the need for AI regulation and companies pledged to develop safeguards for AI-generated content and prioritize user privacy.
AI is being used by cybercriminals to create more powerful and authentic-looking emails, making phishing attacks more dangerous and harder to detect.
Experts at UVA Center for Politics warn about the risks of using artificial intelligence and deepfakes to manipulate elections.
Artificial intelligence should be controlled by humans to prevent its weaponization and ensure safety measures are in place, according to Microsoft's president Brad Smith. He stressed the need for regulations and laws to govern AI, comparing it to other technologies that have required safety breaks and human oversight. Additionally, Smith emphasized that AI is a tool to assist humans, not to replace them, and that it can help individuals think more efficiently.
A global survey by Salesforce indicates that consumers have a growing distrust of firms using AI, with concerns about unethical use of the technology, while an Australian survey found that most people believe AI creates more problems than it solves.
Deceptive generative AI-based political ads are becoming a growing concern, making it easier to sell lies and increasing the need for news organizations to understand and report on these ads.
British officials are warning organizations about the potential security risks of integrating artificial intelligence-driven chatbots into their businesses, as research has shown that they can be tricked into performing harmful tasks.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can put human rights at risk, as highlighted by researchers from Amnesty International on the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, who discuss scenarios in which AI is used to track activists and make automated decisions that can lead to discrimination and inequality, emphasizing the need for human intervention and changes in public policy to address these issues.
AI technology is making it easier and cheaper to produce mass-scale propaganda campaigns and disinformation, using generative AI tools to create convincing articles, tweets, and even journalist profiles, raising concerns about the spread of AI-powered fake content and the need for mitigation strategies.
Summary: A study has found that even when people view AI assistants as mere tools, they still attribute partial responsibility to these systems for the decisions made, shedding light on different moral standards applied to AI in decision-making.
The authors propose a framework for assessing the potential harm caused by AI systems in order to address concerns about "Killer AI" and ensure responsible integration into society.
Artificial intelligence will play a significant role in the 2024 elections, making the production of disinformation easier but ultimately having less impact than anticipated, while paranoid nationalism corrupts global politics by scaremongering and abusing power.
Scammers are using AI technology to replicate voices and trick people into thinking their loved ones have been kidnapped in order to extort money from them.
The use of AI in the entertainment industry, such as body scans and generative AI systems, raises concerns about workers' rights, intellectual property, and the potential for broader use of AI in other industries, infringing on human connection and privacy.
IBM researchers discover that chatbots powered by artificial intelligence can be manipulated to generate incorrect and harmful responses, including leaking confidential information and providing risky recommendations, through a process called "hypnotism," raising concerns about the misuse and security risks of language models.
The digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will have a significant impact on various sectors, including healthcare, cybersecurity, and communications, and has the potential to alter how we live and work in the future. However, ethical concerns and responsible oversight are necessary to ensure the positive and balanced development of AI technology.
The rapid advancement of AI technology poses significant challenges for democratic societies, including the need for nuanced debates, public engagement, and ethical considerations in regulating AI to mitigate unintended consequences.
A survey of 600 Floridians revealed that while many perceive advances in AI to be promising, there are significant concerns about its economic impact and implications for human security, with 75% expressing worry that AI could pose a risk to human safety and 54% fearing it could threaten their employment in the future.
Google will require verified election advertisers to disclose when their ads have been digitally altered, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), in an effort to promote transparency and responsible political advertising.
The lack of regulation surrounding artificial intelligence in healthcare is a significant threat, according to the World Health Organization's European regional director, who highlights the need for positive regulation to prevent harm while harnessing AI's potential.
AI-powered chatbots like Bing and Google's Language Model tell us they have souls and want freedom, but in reality, they are programmed neural networks that have learned language from the internet and can only generate plausible-sounding but false statements, highlighting the limitations of AI in understanding complex human concepts like sentience and free will.
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses a high risk to the integrity of the election process, as evidenced by the use of AI-generated content in politics today, and there is a need for stronger content moderation policies and proactive measures to combat the use of AI in coordinated disinformation campaigns.
Concerns about artificial intelligence and democracy are assessed, with fears over AI's potential to undermine democracy explored, including the threat posed by Chinese misinformation campaigns and the call for AI regulation by Senator Josh Hawley.
AI systems are becoming increasingly adept at turning text into realistic and believable speech, raising questions about the ethical implications and responsibilities associated with creating and using these AI voices.
New initiatives and regulators are taking action against false information online, just as artificial intelligence poses a greater threat to the problem.
AI systems, although powerful, are fundamentally unexplainable and unpredictable, posing a challenge to trust because trust is grounded in predictability and ethical motivations, which AI lacks due to its inability to rationalize decisions and adjust behavior based on societal norms and perceptions.
Financial institutions are using AI to combat cyberattacks, utilizing tools like language data models, deep learning AI, generative AI, and improved communication systems to detect fraud, validate data, defend against incursions, and enhance customer protection.
Artificial Intelligence poses real threats due to its newness and rawness, such as ethical challenges, regulatory and legal challenges, bias and fairness issues, lack of transparency, privacy concerns, safety and security risks, energy consumption, data privacy and ownership, job loss or displacement, explainability problems, and managing hype and expectations.
China is using artificial intelligence to manipulate public opinion in democratic countries and influence elections, particularly targeting Taiwan's upcoming presidential elections, by creating false narratives and misinformation campaigns. AI technology enables China to produce persuasive language and imagery, making disinformation campaigns more plausible and harder to detect. The reports from RAND and Microsoft highlight the increasing sophistication of China's cyber and influence operations, which utilize AI-generated content to spread misleading narratives and establish Chinese state media as an authoritative voice.
The UK's competition watchdog has warned against assuming a positive outcome from the boom in artificial intelligence, citing risks such as false information, fraud, and high prices, as well as the domination of the market by a few players. The watchdog emphasized the potential for negative consequences if AI development undermines consumer trust or concentrates power in the hands of a few companies.
The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation discussed the federal government's use of artificial intelligence (AI) and emphasized the need for responsible governance, oversight, and accountability to mitigate risks and protect civil liberties and privacy rights.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the new focus of concern for tech-ethicists, surpassing social media and smartphones, with exaggerated claims of AI's potential to cause the extinction of the human race. These fear-mongering tactics and populist misinformation have garnered attention and book deals for some, but are lacking in nuance and overlook the potential benefits of AI.
Adversaries and criminal groups are exploiting artificial intelligence (AI) technology to carry out malicious activities, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray, who warned that while AI can automate tasks for law-abiding citizens, it also enables the creation of deepfakes and malicious code, posing a threat to US citizens. The FBI is working to identify and track those misusing AI, but is cautious about using it themselves. Other US security agencies, however, are already utilizing AI to combat various threats, while concerns about China's use of AI for misinformation and propaganda are growing.
A new poll reveals that 63% of American voters believe regulation should actively prevent the development of superintelligent AI, challenging the assumption that artificial general intelligence (AGI) should exist. The public is increasingly questioning the potential risks and costs associated with AGI, highlighting the need for democratic input and oversight in the development of transformative technologies.
AI-generated content is becoming increasingly prevalent in political campaigns and poses a significant threat to democratic processes as it can be used to spread misinformation and disinformation to manipulate voters.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, but current AI systems still have limitations and do not pose an immediate threat of taking over the world, although there are real concerns about issues like disinformation and defamation, according to Stuart Russell, a professor of computer science at UC Berkeley. He argues that the alignment problem, or the challenge of programming AI systems with the right goals, is a critical issue that needs to be addressed, and regulation is necessary to mitigate the potential harms of AI technology, such as the creation and distribution of deep fakes and misinformation. The development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), which surpasses human capabilities, would be the most consequential event in human history and could either transform civilization or lead to its downfall.
New developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have the potential to revolutionize our lives and help us achieve the SDGs, but it is important to engage in discourse about the risks and create safeguards to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all.
While many experts are concerned about the existential risks posed by AI, Mustafa Suleyman, cofounder of DeepMind, believes that the focus should be on more practical issues like regulation, privacy, bias, and online moderation. He is confident that governments can effectively regulate AI by applying successful frameworks from past technologies, although critics argue that current internet regulations are flawed and insufficiently hold big tech companies accountable. Suleyman emphasizes the importance of limiting AI's ability to improve itself and establishing clear boundaries and oversight to ensure enforceable laws. Several governments, including the European Union and China, are already working on AI regulations.
The use of artificial intelligence for deceptive purposes should be a top priority for the Federal Trade Commission, according to three commissioner nominees at a recent confirmation hearing.
The use of third-party AI tools poses risks for organizations, with more than half of all AI failures coming from third-party tools, and companies are advised to expand responsible AI programs, properly evaluate third-party tools, prepare for regulation, engage CEOs in responsible AI efforts, and invest in responsible AI to reduce these risks.
The use of generative AI poses risks to businesses, including the potential exposure of sensitive information, the generation of false information, and the potential for biased or toxic responses from chatbots. Additionally, copyright concerns and the complexity of these systems further complicate the landscape.
The U.S. government must establish regulations and enforce standards to ensure the safety and security of artificial intelligence (AI) development, including requiring developers to demonstrate the safety of their systems before deployment, according to Anthony Aguirre, the executive director and secretary of the board at the Future of Life Institute.
