The pace of AI development is causing concern, Elon Musk and other industry leaders call for caution
June 18, 2023, 4:44 p.m.
In 2023, information technology is experiencing a revolution thanks to advancements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Neural networks are astounding us with their ability to learn, make decisions, and even create software on their own. But, like in any revolution, there is a dark side to progress.
Leading AI developers and investors, including Elon Musk, have raised questions about the potential risks associated with this rapidly evolving technology. In several public statements since March of this year, Musk has voiced his concern that AI may get out of control, intervening in decision-making and prohibiting its deactivation.
One of the latest developments in artificial intelligence is the creation of programs that even experienced programmers cannot decipher. This poses questions of safety and ethics, as an uncontrollable AI could pose a threat.
Musk calls for the introduction of restrictions on AI use, not waiting until something terrible happens and it's too late. This positive view of artificial intelligence, capable of easing hard mental work and even speeding up scientific work, should not overshadow the potential risks.
At the same time, AI offers advantages in the automation of intellectual labor. With the ability to properly task neural networks, scientific activity can be sped up by 10 times. This can greatly ease our workload, freeing us from the need to spend time on manual collection and systematization of information.
Thus, we stand on the threshold of a new turn in the development of our civilization. However, with the expansion of artificial intelligence capabilities, we need to care about safety before we find ourselves in a situation that is no longer possible to control.