Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has rejected the idea of pausing artificial intelligence research, saying it would give Chinese competitors an advantage. It called for a moratorium on research on AI systems with “competitive intelligence” as it could pose serious risks.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has rejected the idea of pausing artificial intelligence research, saying it would give Chinese competitors an advantage. It called for a moratorium on research on AI systems with “competitive intelligence” as it could pose serious risks.
Schmidt said in an interview with the Australian Financial Review that halting the development of artificial intelligence systems for six months would “simply benefit China.”
Schmidt said in an interview with the Australian Financial Review that halting the development of artificial intelligence systems for six months would “simply benefit China.”
“China is very smart and knows what they are doing. We need to act together,” added Schmidt.
“China is very smart and knows what they are doing. We need to act together,” added Schmidt.
Google’s former CEO has admitted there are legitimate issues with the speed at which artificial intelligence research is being done. But Schmidt hopes tech companies can come together to set standards or “guardrails” for AI systems.
Google’s former CEO has admitted there are legitimate issues with the speed at which artificial intelligence research is being done. But Schmidt hopes tech companies can come together to set standards or “guardrails” for AI systems.
He said companies shouldn’t release the latest versions without mitigating some of the negative effects their systems can have.
He said companies shouldn’t release the latest versions without mitigating some of the negative effects their systems can have.
In an interview, he explained how new artificial intelligence systems with large language models could be used to create bioweapons, cyberattacks and even political manipulation.
In an interview, he explained how new artificial intelligence systems with large language models could be used for bioweapon creation, cyberattacks and even political manipulation.
The letter, signed by more than 1,000 experts, including Twitter CEO Elon Musk, lists risks such as spreading propaganda, unemployment and the development of technology that could ultimately outwit them. demanded a six-month moratorium on research into advanced AI systems. and replaced by humans.
