Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
Microsoft's head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, cautioned against treating artificial intelligence (AI) as if it were human, warning that it could lead to the creation of a new "silicone species" which could compete with humans. Speaking to BBC's Today programme, Suleyman emphasized the need for appropriate restrictions in AI development to avoid creating technology that humanity cannot control.
He also criticized rival tech firms for their approach of anthropomorphising AI, stating that it is misguided and could lead to a future where AI systems are impossible to control. Suleyman highlighted the importance of aligning AI with human values and ensuring it remains subordinate to humans. He called for greater transparency in AI development, including independent scrutiny of AI behaviour and stronger tools to monitor and control the technology.
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