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In an unprecedented statement, CEOs and scientists from leading AI laboratories, including
OpenAI's Sam Altman and DeepMind's Demis Hassabis, have collectively urged
governments to prioritize addressing the potential dangers of artificial
intelligence (AI).
“Artificial intelligence could be as dangerous as nuclear war”.
they have warned.
The statement, organized by the Center for AI Safety, emphasizes
the need for immediate action and aims to highlight concerns regarding advanced
AI technology.
The statement, signed by over 350 executives and researchers, calls
for AI's risks to be treated as a global priority, alongside other significant
global threats such as pandemics and nuclear war.
Urge to Establish International Body:
It also proposes the establishment of an international body. The body
should be made like the patters of International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). The
purpose of the body should be to manage and regulate AI technology effectively.
Discussing the gravity of the issue, Dan Hendrycks, the executive
director of the Center for AI Safety, compares the situation to the cautionary
warnings issued by atomic scientists about the very technologies.
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Threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the coming Decades:
According to Sam Altman, the existential risk posed by AI could
materialize within the next decade, with AI software surpassing human experts
in various domains.
These concerns extend to areas such as national security and "existential
threats," which were discussed in a recent meeting between Altman,
Hassabis, and Rishi Sunak, a British Prime Minister.
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Calls for Global Action Similar to Pandemics and Nuclear War:
The meeting aims to unite the AI industry and present a cohesive
front to policymakers as they grapple with the challenge of regulating AI.
This unity contrasts with a previous letter signed by Elon Musk and
others, which called for a pause on AI development but received mixed responses
and false signatures.
Amid the call for action, Altman's suggestion of potentially
shutting down ChatGPT in the EU in response to forthcoming AI regulations from
Brussels. The claim was retracted later.
In conclusion, the global AI community, through this joint
statement, has underscored the urgent need for proactive measures to address
the risks associated with AI.
By treating AI's potential threats as on par with pandemics and
nuclear war, these industry leaders advocate for responsible AI development and
effective global governance of this powerful technology.
(Courtesy: The Telegraph)
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