How a Simple Blood Test and AI Could Transform Cancer Care: US Doctors Blaze a New Trail in Oncology
June 6, 2024
A Taste of Paradise with Chef Garden Clam’Sea: Savory Island Fare with Beef Stew and Cassava
June 6, 2024
An AI wine server was among very distinguished guests at the UN’s AI for Good Summit, held in Geneva last weekend.
Global AI Summit Highlights: Seeking ‘Good’ with AI
The UN’s AI for Good Summit, held in Geneva, aimed to explore how AI can help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, such as eradicating poverty, promoting clean energy, and advancing gender equality. The event drew a diverse group of speakers from around the globe, emphasising the need for a more inclusive and representative discussion on AI’s potential benefits. However, despite the optimistic agenda, some speakers highlighted the darker side of AI, such as its role in environmental degradation and perpetuating social inequalities.
Critical Voices on AI’s True Impact
Speakers like Sage Lenier and Tristan Harris pointed out that AI might be doing more harm than good, linking AI advancements to environmental destruction and social media addiction. Mia Shah-Dand highlighted the persistent gender biases within the tech industry, challenging the notion that AI is an unequivocal force for good. The summit underscored the need for greater transparency, accountability, and inclusion in AI development and deployment to ensure it benefits society as a whole.
OpenAI’s Perspective: Productivity and Controversy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was a key speaker, focusing on the productivity gains AI can bring, such as helping software developers work more efficiently. However, his discussion with Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic lacked specifics on how OpenAI plans to address safety and ethical concerns. The summit also brought attention to internal criticisms of OpenAI’s governance and transparency, highlighting the tension between profit motives and ethical AI development. Altman’s optimistic view of AI’s potential productivity benefits remains contested by experts calling for more responsible AI practices.
Read the full article on Technology Review
*An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story.
