The Swiss organization Macroscopic Ventures made a fortune with Anthropic – its co-founder says: “In a few years, AI will directly affect the physical world.”
Leading representatives of the AI industry are warning about the dangers of their technology. Macroscopic Ventures is investing millions in researching such risks. Jonas Vollmer explains why he thinks it's dangerous to leave more and more control to AI.
Jonas Vollmer, co-founder of Macroscopic Ventures, warns that giving more control to artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be hazardous. Macroscopic Ventures has invested up to 80 million Swiss francs this year in researching AI risks, including a 100,000 franc grant to the ETH AI Center in May. Vollmer notes that while current AI systems are not a threat to humanity, the risks will increase as they become more powerful and autonomous, especially if they are allowed to act in the physical world and make decisions without human oversight.
He advocates for global regulation to ensure safety standards apply to all AI companies, including those in China.
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