When the U.S. federal government first began taking a serious interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential dangers it might pose, they commissioned a study on the subject from the experts at Gladstone AI. There was no indication given as to whether or not our vaunted Artificial Intelligence Czar, Kamala Harris was involved in the plan or even made aware of it. Gladstone tackled the problem and conducted a lengthy study, issuing a final report that was made available this week. The news the report contains is in some ways quite alarming. Not only did they find that AI systems pose a growing risk to national security, but such technology creates a “clear and urgent need” for government intervention to avoid global security destabilization that could potentially lead to “human extinction.” Those are their words, not mine. But it certainly sounds like someone should be…
Govt. Report Warns Dangers of AI at Potential ‘Extinction’ Levels – HotAir
