'Tools don't have independent values — their values are human values': Quote of the day by Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li on building ethical AI

The advancement of AI technology has led to concerns about responsible deployment and the need for human-centered values in its development. Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li, known as the "Godmother of AI," addresses this issue in an interview for the journal Issues in Science and Technology. Li emphasizes that AI should not be anthropomorphized or considered an independent intelligence with its own conclusions.

Instead, AI should reflect the values instilled into it through training and use, recognizing that it can both empower and harm humans. Led by Li, the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) is an interdisciplinary research center focused on guiding AI development to benefit humanity and avoid harm. As the use of AI becomes more widespread, the question of regulation—whether national or global—remains a complex and inconsistent issue across different nations and groups with varying values.