We hope for more time for technology-oriented decision-making.
Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly and will soon be everywhere. Illustration picture. Alma Media
A group of artificial intelligence experts have published an open letter, which requires major AI developers to take a six-month break from their work. The subject of concern is the potential threat to society caused by artificial intelligence. Told about it Reuters.
The potential threats of artificial intelligence have been known for years before the development of artificial intelligence. For example, in the Terminator film series, the artificial intelligence Skynet became independent and launched a devastating war against humanity with, among other things, nuclear weapons.
After all, the researchers who have started now are not worried about such an extreme scenario. The concerns mentioned in the experts’ letter include how artificial intelligence could at some point displace people and how artificial intelligence could easily spread false information to people.
– Effective artificial intelligence systems should only be developed when we are completely sure of the risks they cause, the letter said.
Need for safety instructions
The letter also appealed to decision-makers and emphasized the importance of technology-oriented decision-making. A six-month break would allow experts to develop common security guidelines for developers of the most effective artificial intelligence.
The letter was signed by a total of more than 1,000 experts, including Finns. Technology mogul Elon Musk is also one of the signatories of the letter.
The artificial intelligence company Open AI released a new and more advanced artificial intelligence in March. The company did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.