Amazon says AI models should be released when ‘ready and safe’
The US e-commerce giant joins the debate over the pace of AI development after leading labs called for a slowdown following safety lapses.
Amazon has stated that artificial intelligence models should only be released after thorough testing and robust safety measures, speaking on the controversy surrounding the speed of AI advancement following several safety issues raised by major labs. Tom Parnell, an Amazon spokesperson, clarified in an email that Amazon does not perceive releasing AI models as a trade-off between progress and safety.
Instead, Amazon asserts that models should be deployed only when they are prepared and secure to use, achieved through meticulous testing and stringent safeguards. Parnell emphasized the inherent risks associated with inadequate safeguards and expressed confidence that the industry, in conjunction with governmental bodies, will establish the appropriate safeguards.
Notably, Amazon is an investor in leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, whose representatives have advocated for a more measured pace in AI innovation to evaluate its safety implications. Amazon's Amazon Web Services division provides computing resources and infrastructure management solutions to the AI sector. Amazon's perspectives on AI were highlighted by Reuters.
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