Is AI out to get us? Experts join together to ensure it doesn’t!
Godfather of AI Joins Urgent Call for International Treaty to Avert Catastrophic Risks
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent figure in the AI community, has lent his voice to a chorus of experts advocating for swift action to mitigate the potential dangers posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. In a recent open letter, signed by hundreds of tech leaders and academics ahead of the AI Safety Summit, concerns were raised about the existential risks associated with AI advancements. Bengio, along with other notable figures like Max Tegmark and Victoria Krakovna, emphasised the need for immediate attention to address the risks, with over half of AI researchers estimating a significant chance that AI could lead to human extinction (The Daily Mail).
Top AI Minds Unite: Urgent Call to Action Against AI’s Existential Threat
The letter, which includes signatures from luminaries such as Bengio and Yi Zeng, underscores the necessity for global cooperation in regulating AI to ensure its safe and responsible development. Notably, the involvement of Professor Zeng, a leading expert on AI safety in China, signals a potential shift towards international collaboration on AI governance. Despite controversies surrounding China’s participation, proponents argue that engaging all major AI powers is essential for formulating a comprehensive strategy to address the risks posed by AI technology.
Tech Titans Sound Alarm: AI’s Dark Side Requires Immediate Attention
The collective voice of leading AI experts, including luminaries like Bengio and Zeng, resonates in a clarion call for urgent action to address the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. With concerns ranging from misuse to loss of control, the open letter urges governments to prioritise the development of robust regulatory frameworks to steer AI towards safe and beneficial outcomes. These experts, pooling in together to create this trailblazing petition, may have foreseen the demise of humanity as we know it. Would you be prepared for an onslaught by AI on humanity?
(Full story on The Daily Mail)
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