Elon Musk, notable tech mogul and Tesla founder, alongside other prominent industry leaders recently published an open letter that calls for a pause in the acceleration of artificial intelligence technology. This move was based on their concern over its potential to cause massive damage to humanity if not regulated properly.
More than 1,000 people – including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak – have signed a letter requesting AI developers to waive all projects for the next six months. This will allow independent observers to inspect and determine if any AI has surpassed GPT-4’s capabilities. OpenAI’s newest model is incredibly proficient at completing professional and academic tasks that require human intelligence! The Future of Life Institute delivered this request as reported by Fox News.
In their plea, the writers contend that no one can accurately anticipate or influence the outcomes of AI-generated content. This applies particularly in cases where humans are attempting to encourage machines to manufacture propaganda and falsehoods. Moreover, there is a growing fear that AI could potentially eliminate many existing roles currently occupied by people.
“AI labs and independent experts should use this pause to jointly develop and implement a set of shared safety protocols for advanced AI design and development that are rigorously audited and overseen by independent outside experts. In parallel, AI developers must work with policymakers to dramatically accelerate development of robust AI governance systems,” the letter states.
Microsoft’s endorsement of ChatGPT has shed light on an area that, in the past, has been plagued by failures or underwhelming results. For example, despite Tesla Motors’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its driving systems, it still hasn’t accomplished creating self-driving cars as many initially anticipated. Furthermore, Amazon’s AI facial recognition system incorrectly identified legislators and demonstrated racial biases when producing outcomes.
The response of Congress towards advancements in Artificial Intelligence has varied. In the year 2020, a bipartisan alliance appealed for the formation of an AI policy on a national level. Three years later, California’s Democrat Congressman Ted Lieu proposed legislation that was developed by an AI itself! House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also promised to ensure that all members of the House Intelligence Committee undergo training related to Artificial Intelligence and Quantum technology.
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