Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft AI, has cautioned that without proper controls, advancements in artificial intelligence could give rise to a new "silicon species" that competes with humans. Speaking to the BBC's Today programme, the Microsoft CEO expressed concern over firms treating AI as human, claiming it to be misguided and potentially leading to uncontrollable technology.
Suleyman emphasized the need for transparency in AI systems' training and evaluation, including independent scrutiny and stronger monitoring tools. He echoed other warnings from the AI industry about the technology's possible dangers, stating that AI systems should be subordinate to humanity. The Microsoft AI head's comments come after he criticized Anthropic's approach to training its AI model Claude, questioning why they make it seem as though Claude has its own desires and values, which he argued renders the AI impossible to control.
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