Experts Warn of Risks as Artificial Intelligence Advances - Statement on AI Safety

Over 200 experts in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and related fields have signed a joint statement calling for increased research and development in the field of AI safety, as well as increased collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the development and deployment of AI is done in a responsible and ethical manner. The statement highlights the potential risks associated with the development and deployment of AI, including the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes, the potential for AI to exacerbate existing social and economic inequalities, and the potential for AI to pose existential risks to humanity. Some commenters argue that the focus on existential risks is overblown and that more attention should be paid to real risks such as systemic racism and sexism, deep fakes, and over-reliance on AI. Others express concern that the organizations raising the alarm about AI safety are simultaneously positioning themselves to capture the majority of the value. There is no clear solution to the problem of AI safety, but many agree that more research is needed.