South Africa: Ramaphosa Urges Caution On AI Advancements, Echoing Developers
[Daily Maverick] Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of AI. His comments come as several top AI executives have publicly called for a global slow-down in the pace of AI development.
At the 18th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged caution regarding advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), echoing the concerns of leading AI developers. During a session on shaping the future for inclusive global growth, Ramaphosa suggested the creation of an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of AI.
He emphasized that world leaders have a responsibility to ensure rapid human governance progress alongside AI's rapid development. Ramaphosa noted that AI could aid in reducing inequality, poverty, and underdevelopment, transforming various sectors such as medicine, education, scientific discovery, agriculture, productivity, and development.
However, he cautioned against reckless approaches, acknowledging the potential for AI to be utilized in advanced cyber operations, biological weapons development, autonomous action, manipulation, mass surveillance, and employment disruption. He suggested a balanced perspective, neither fearing AI nor approaching it recklessly.
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