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.
Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and InflectionAI, explains in his new book, "The Coming Wave," why our systems are ill-equipped to handle the advancements in technology, including the potential threats posed by AI and the need for better assessment methods.
Salesforce has released an AI Acceptable Use Policy that outlines the restrictions on the use of its generative AI products, including prohibiting their use for weapons development, adult content, profiling based on protected characteristics, medical or legal advice, and more. The policy emphasizes the need for responsible innovation and sets clear ethical guidelines for the use of AI.
Regulating artificial intelligence (AI) should be based on real market failures and a thorough cost-benefit analysis, as over-regulating AI could hinder its potential benefits and put the US at a disadvantage in the global race for AI leadership.
The book "The Coming Wave: AI, Power and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma" by Mustafa Suleyman explores the potential of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to transform humanity, while also highlighting the risks and challenges they pose.
Artificial intelligence can help minimize the damage caused by cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as the recent Colonial Pipeline shutdown, by identifying potential issues and notifying humans to take action, according to an expert.
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.
AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by shifting the focus from treating sickness to preventing it, leading to longer and healthier lives, lower healthcare costs, and improved outcomes.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to greatly improve health care globally by expanding access to health services, according to Google's chief health officer, Karen DeSalvo. Through initiatives such as using AI to monitor search queries for potential self-harm, as well as developing low-cost ultrasound devices and automated screening for tuberculosis, AI can address health-care access gaps and improve patient outcomes.
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.
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.
MPs have warned that government regulation should focus on the potential threat that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to human life, as concerns around public wellbeing and national security are listed among the challenges that need to be addressed ahead of the UK hosting an AI summit at Bletchley Park.
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.
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.
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Inflection AI, argues that restricting the sale of AI technologies and appointing a cabinet-level regulator are necessary steps to combat the negative effects of artificial intelligence and prevent misuse.
Robots have been causing harm and even killing humans for decades, and as artificial intelligence advances, the potential for harm increases, highlighting the need for regulations to ensure safe innovation and protect society.
An AI-generated COVID drug enters clinical trials, GM and Google strengthen their AI partnership, and Israel unveils an advanced AI-powered surveillance plane, among other AI technology advancements.
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.
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses both potential benefits and risks, as experts express concern about the development of nonhuman minds that may eventually replace humanity and the need to mitigate the risk of AI-induced extinction.
Artificial intelligence poses a more imminent threat to humanity's survival than climate crisis, pandemics, or nuclear war, as discussed by philosopher Nick Bostrom and author David Runciman, who argue that challenges posed by AI can be negotiated by drawing on lessons learned from navigating state and corporate power throughout history.
The entrepreneur Mustafa Suleyman calls for urgent regulation and containment of artificial intelligence in his new book, emphasizing the need to tap into its opportunities while mitigating its risks.
The race between great powers to develop superhuman artificial intelligence may lead to catastrophic consequences if safety measures and alignment governance are not prioritized.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses the dangers and potential of AI and emphasizes the need to utilize artificial intelligence without causing harm to humanity.
Renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari warns that AI, as an "alien species," poses a significant risk to humanity's existence, as it has the potential to surpass humans in power and intelligence, leading to the end of human dominance and culture. Harari urges caution and calls for measures to regulate and control AI development and deployment.
The question being debated in Silicon Valley is not whether the creation of AI, even with a 1 percent chance of human annihilation, is worth it, but rather if it is actually a bad thing to build a machine that fundamentally alters human existence.
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.
AI is revolutionizing scientific research by accelerating drug discovery, predicting protein structures, improving weather forecasting, controlling nuclear fusion, automating laboratory work, and enhancing data analysis, allowing scientists to explore new frontiers and increase research productivity.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve healthcare, but the U.S. health sector struggles with implementing innovations like AI; to build trust and accelerate adoption, innovators must change the purpose narrative, carefully implement AI applications, and assure patients and the public that their needs and rights will be protected.
Historian Yuval Noah Harari and DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman discuss the risks and control possibilities of artificial intelligence in a debate with The Economist's editor-in-chief.
Eight new technology companies, including Adobe, IBM, Nvidia, Palantir, and Salesforce, have made voluntary commitments on artificial intelligence (AI) to drive safe and secure development while working towards comprehensive regulation, according to a senior Biden administration official. The commitments include outside testing of AI systems, cybersecurity measures, information sharing, research on societal risks, and addressing society's challenges. The White House is partnering with the private sector to harness the benefits of AI while managing the risks.
The United Nations is urging the international community to confront the potential risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence, which has the power to transform the world.
Artificial intelligence-run robots have the ability to launch cyber attacks on the UK's National Health Service (NHS) similar in scale to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to cybersecurity expert Ian Hogarth, who emphasized the importance of international collaboration in mitigating the risks posed by AI.
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.
President Biden has called for the governance of artificial intelligence to ensure it is used as a tool of opportunity and not as a weapon of oppression, emphasizing the need for international collaboration and regulation in this area.
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence will be a significant disruptor in various aspects of our lives, bringing both positive and negative effects, including increased productivity, job disruptions, and the need for upskilling, according to billionaire investor Ray Dalio.
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.
Google's AI arm, DeepMind, has developed AlphaMissense, an AI tool that can predict the harmfulness of genetic mutations with 90% accuracy, potentially aiding in the research and treatment of rare diseases.
Google Health's chief clinical officer, Michael Howell, discusses the advances in artificial intelligence (AI) that are transforming the field of medicine, emphasizing that AI should be seen as an assistive tool for healthcare professionals rather than a replacement for doctors. He highlights the significant improvements in AI models' ability to answer medical questions and provide patient care suggestions, but also acknowledges the challenges of avoiding AI gaslighting and hallucinations and protecting patient privacy and safety.
