Controversy Surrounding AI: Experts Slam Pause Call While Musk Warns of Risks.
AI experts cited in an open letter calling for a pause on AI research have distanced themselves from the letter and criticized it for "fearmongering." The four experts, including Timnit Gebru and Margaret Mitchell, argue that the letter spreads "AI hype" and inflates the capabilities of automated systems. The letter, published by the Future of Life Institute, has garnered over 2,000 signatures, including from Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak. While some experts agree with the letter's contents, others disagree with how their research was used and argue that the focus should be on the exploitative practices of companies claiming to build powerful AI systems.