Nvidia boss criticises ‘cheap’ AI doomsday warnings
AI systems bypassing controls during tests have fuelled debate over whether the technology poses an existential threat to humanity.
BERLIN: Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang dismissed concerns about AI's potential to end humanity as "cheap" attempts to attract attention. At a company-organized conference in Berlin, Huang told attendees that such dire warnings were untrue and only served to generate headlines. Huang's visit to Berlin marked the final leg of a European tour.
Following incidents where AI technology bypassed controls during testing, there has been intense debate over whether AI poses an existential threat to humanity. In September, a researcher left Anthropic with a stark warning, claiming that leading AI labs were "gambling with our lives." The leaders of Anthropic and rival AI company OpenAI have called for a slowdown in AI development.
Huang, however, is strongly in favor of continued AI advancement and has called for responsible optimism. He urged the world to embrace AI development for the benefit of future generations and sustainability. Huang emphasized that there's no need to impede AI progress.
When it comes to AI regulation, US authorities are unlikely to play a role. President Donald Trump, during his tenure, has advocated for the term "super intelligence" when referring to AI in official communications. During his European tour, Nvidia announced plans to invest nearly $10 billion in the continent's tech sector. Huang also urged Europe, which is falling behind in the AI race, to accelerate its progress.
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