Don’t underestimate the dangers of unintended consequences embraced out of ignorance
“In the next 15 or so years, AI (not AGI) will arguably complement humans by improving the productivity of workers of every kind and by creating new, augmented tasks and…
‘A new priesthood or profession’ of certified ethical AI developers will emerge
“The existential battle over the next 15 years will not be humans versus AI (as Hollywood and misinforming billionaire oligarchs portray, the better to keep us entertained and unconcerned about…
Inequalities and human rights issues will be amplified, rights experts must raise concerns
“Health goals, for example, the promise of more rapid and accurate diagnosis and treatment, are often cited as an underlying rationale for the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. But, in practice,…
Positive outcomes must be imagined before they can become reality: Aim for human flourishing
“The first public, widely-accessible generative AI tools became available in the fall of 2022. In the 12 months since we have seen significant advances in every AI tool that is…
The fight to gain first-mover and network effects advantages is on. Will AI meet expectations?
“Of course, many people are thinking about the issues around AIs – especially the major industry players – but I’m not confident that values beyond efficiency, novelty and profit will…
‘We need to allow room for human discretion and struggle,’ important parts of being human
“My biggest concern at the moment is that we are trying to rein in AI before clearly defining its boundaries. “In the spring of 2023 the White House put out…
Humanity must take action to assure individuals’ rights, dignity and superiority over AI
“AI is not a weekend experiment, it has some of the most inquiring minds behind it and some of the coolest talents. “The first thing we must do is trust…
Communal, civic and constitutional guidelines should be exercised over artificial intellgence
“By 2040, AI will extend into virtually every digitally-enabled technology we interact with; it will be woven into the very infrastructure that surrounds and supports us in the 21st century….
Will our future resemble the fearful outcome in the E.M. Forster essay ‘The Machine Stops’?
“I am afraid that the negative impact that social media have on people’s ability to directly communicate with each other and on civility in general, will be amplified and accelerated…
Capitalism limits the focus on AI’s long-term impact on people
“The problem with AI has nothing to do with the technology itself. The problem is the people who are financing and deploying it; the imperatives of 21st-century capitalism ensure that…