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The Battle of Artificial Intelligence Perspectives: Doomers vs Accelerationists

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Business

As AI gains ground, opposing perspectives emerge within Silicon Valley. On one side are the “doomers” who foresee apocalyptic outcomes, while the other side consists of accelerationists who see AI’s potential for positive transformation. Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla dismisses the “doomers,” emphasizing the geopolitical risks of AI. He also criticizes the recent ousting of OpenAI’s CEO. Reid Hoffman, another early investor in OpenAI, shares Khosla’s perspective. Both stress the economic implications of AI in the long term. However, despite their contrasting views, both sides agree that responsible development and deployment are crucial.

UK’s Global AI Governance Summit: Symbolism Over Substance?

October 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Technology

The upcoming Global AI Governance Summit organized by the UK government may lack substance as critics argue that its flagship initiative, a voluntary global register of large AI models, is toothless. There is frustration within the British AI industry as leading companies and investors have not been invited to participate. Furthermore, the summit’s narrow focus on potential AI-driven cataclysm overlooks immediate real-world risks and the positive impact of AI technology. The UK’s limited AI regulation and rushed summit organization raise concerns about the country’s position in global AI development.