The businessman issued a stark warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Needless to say, we live in the age of artificial intelligence. This powerful technology is making great strides across multiple industries, and its vast capabilities are only just beginning to be explored. AI chatbots are used for a variety of tasks, but there are concerns that they may be misused. Many technology entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk, have spoken out against the widespread use of AI, with strong concerns that it will eliminate millions of jobs.
Recently, billionaire investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett also shared his thoughts on rapidly evolving technology. The businessman issued a stark warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, likening its potential misuse to a nuclear bomb. CNN report.
“When we developed nuclear weapons, we let a genie out of the bottle, and that genie has been doing terrible things lately.I'm really scared of that genie's power. I don't even know how to put it back in the bottle. It's only half way out of the bottle, but it's very important and someone will get it done,” Buffet said at the annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Told.
He admitted that he knows little about the technology behind AI, but said he still fears its potential impact. Buffett also shared his personal experience of encountering AI-generated images and sounds that could use his identity to deceive others.
He said, “I have one experience that makes me a little nervous, and I'll just tell you about it.'' Just recently, I saw an image in front of me on a screen. It was me and my voice. And I'm wearing clothes like I'm wearing. My wife and daughter couldn't tell the difference. And it was conveying a message that would never come from me. ”
“If I'm interested in investing in fraud, it's going to be the fastest growing industry in history,” he added.
Buffett also warned that while AI has the potential to bring great benefits, it can also cause significant harm.
“Scammers have always been a part of American society. As someone who doesn't understand it at all, it has so much potential for good and so much potential for harm, and how it plays out. I have no idea,” he said.
He emphasized the importance of regulatory oversight and responsible use of AI technologies to reduce potential risks and ensure positive outcomes for humanity.
