Tech execs warn AI technology could pose threat to humanity

More than 350 top executives and researchers in artificial intelligence have signed a statement urging policymakers to see the serious risks posed by unregulated AI, warning the future of humanity may be at stake.

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[gamerguy]

It should be noted that the report does specify a key point. They don't warn against AI doing this of its own volition, they warn of what PEOPLE can do with AI. Which is a very genuine and big problem, a concern we should all have

[heatherjones]

Computer class in the 1980's figured out in 5 minutes that computers are dangerous to humans. Tech companies just wanted to make money!

[JDMEXforme]

"It's in your nature to destroy yourselves" - - T800 Terminator 2.

[philosophicalutopia]

I don't want anything to do with it. It's very dangerous!

[ADavid]

If the _CBC_ is worried, things are grim.

[thegreatlemmon]

Oh please. I just made chat got say whats up bro unintentionally. I don't fear the Ai. I fear who they will serve and what they will do for them

[katelaloba]

And it's our own vain arrogance that has led to it

[wilfordshiell]

A threat to wealthy humanity. Hopefully AI will destabilize the current power structures and allow actual humans to live in peace.

[brutalrazertv]

Well if the news is telling us that it's bad it must be true right

[mashpotato]

I've never heard of this nvidia before. They say it's the next Ford

[androS]

And we're listening the these lying grifters marketing ploy for... what reason again?

[b.aorellana]

Should we worried about this. Its not like it's the end of the world, right?

[Ballpython]

QUICK Find Sarah Connor nd Kyle Reese! For Skynet!!

[greghallberg]

fraser institute girl and papa-pierre are crowing for more o and g even as their own province burns.
That god-like algorithm will assess them as such.