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User criticizes calls to slow AI development, citing control fears

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A Mastodon user criticized the idea of slowing down AI development due to fears of losing control, comparing it to racecar drivers asking to slow down their vehicles. The user suggested that instead of slowing progress, individuals who cannot manage AI should be replaced by those who can. This perspective was linked to comments made by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman regarding the potential for losing control over AI. AI

IMPACT This commentary suggests that fears of losing control over AI should not halt development, but rather lead to better management of the technology.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a social media user commenting on AI development.

Read on Mastodon — sigmoid.social →

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User criticizes calls to slow AI development, citing control fears

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Slowing down # AI development because YOU fear that YOU’re losing control sounds like a YOU problem. Racecar drivers don’t ask to slow down their cars because t

    Slowing down # AI development because YOU fear that YOU’re losing control sounds like a YOU problem. Racecar drivers don’t ask to slow down their cars because they can’t drive them. The drivers are replaced with someone that can. https:// finance.yahoo.com/technology/a rticle/ope…

    LINKS finance.yahoo.com/…/openai-ceo-sam-altman…

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