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"Pope Francis Urges International Treaty to Safeguard Against AI's Threat to Humanity"
technology2 years ago

"Pope Francis Urges International Treaty to Safeguard Against AI's Threat to Humanity"

Pope Francis has cautioned world leaders about the potential dangers of uncontrolled development of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that it could pose a significant risk to humanity. In an address ahead of the World Day of Peace, the Pope urged leaders to closely examine the intentions and interests of developers working on powerful AI technologies, as their motivations may not always prioritize the betterment of humanity. He expressed concerns that the pursuit of efficiency and profit within technocratic systems could lead to the exploitation of AI without considering the broader impacts on society, potentially sacrificing humanity for the sake of efficiency.

AI's potential for 'doom' estimated at 50% by former OpenAI researcher
ai2 years ago

AI's potential for 'doom' estimated at 50% by former OpenAI researcher

Former OpenAI researcher, Paul Christiano, has expressed concern about the risk AI poses to humanity, stating that there is a 10-20% chance of AI takeover and a 50/50 chance of doom shortly after AI systems reach human level. Christiano's views differ from "AI doomer" Eliezer Yudkowsky's, as he believes the technology will develop more slowly. Recently, a group of AI experts signed an open letter calling for a 6-month pause on advanced AI development.