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AI Now Institute warns of AI risks in critical infrastructure

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The AI Now Institute has raised concerns that AI companies are pushing for the integration of their unreliable products into critical national and safety-critical infrastructure, such as defense and nuclear systems. Heidy Khlaaf, chief scientist at the institute, warned that this lack of reliability could lead to catastrophic accidents. She suggested that AI companies are prioritizing profit and rapid adoption over acknowledging and addressing these significant safety risks. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the safety and reliability of AI in critical national infrastructure, potentially impacting future policy and adoption.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a research institute about the risks of AI integration into critical infrastructure.

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