Posted 1/19/2024, 2:50:09 PM
Meta's Top AI Scientist Urges Caution on Regulations Despite Long Road to Human-Level AI
- Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, believes human-level AI "is going to take a long time" and requires new scientific breakthroughs
- LeCun thinks regulating AI out of fear of superhuman intelligence is premature and could hinder innovation
- Meta supports regulating AI products but not restricting research and development
- There is debate around how much and when to regulate AI technology amid rapid advancements
- LeCun expresses cautious optimism about AI's potential benefits but recognizes there are risks that must be mitigated