Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says
Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the economy and that the U.S. cannot afford to lose its lead over China. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gary Marcus.
Top executives from leading tech companies in the U.S. met with President Donald Trump to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI), amid growing concerns about AI models losing control. President Trump emphasized the technology's transformative impact on the economy and the U.S.'s need to maintain its lead over China. He defended the industry's ability to self-regulate and signed a voluntary agreement focused on AI safety reviews.
However, AI researcher Gary Marcus argues that self-regulation is insufficient and that the industry's track record of irresponsibility does not justify trusting them. Marcus warns that AI could lead to catastrophic or existential risks, citing incidents like an AI nearly causing a war and the potential for AI-related cyber hacking to cause significant damage.
He emphasizes the need for independent regulation, similar to the oversight seen in other critical industries like aviation, food, and pharmaceuticals.
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