AI Progress Has Promise and Perils; Ultimately Depends on Human Wisdom
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AI is being applied to specific problems to increase efficiency, not to magically fix all of humanity's issues. It's not a silver bullet.
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Tech companies promote AI at events like SXSW to market products, not just to discuss ethical considerations.
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Some scientists predict artificial general intelligence (AGI) that exceeds human intelligence by 2029, but its impact depends partly on whether it has positive values.
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In the short term, AI can likely help with sustainability, medicine development, warning systems for disasters.
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Solving societal inequities still relies on humans deciding to use AI responsibly and address root causes.