MIT professor Daron Acemoğlu in an interview with the publication wired He said that in current conditions, artificial intelligence is seen as a rival to humanity. According to him, currently IT companies are not at all interested in controlling their own development, which can harm people.
“It would be nice if we could automate certain areas, but we also need to create as many new ways as possible so people can be productive, contribute, and be creative in the automation process. And this is exactly what is not done for the benefit of one person.”
According to the scientist, the term “useful machines” should also apply to artificial intelligence, because all developments of companies should be considered in this direction. “Seeing artificial intelligence as a competitor to humans pushes us towards over-automation and doesn’t really give us what we want from machines,” Acemoğlu added.
He gave an example of how generative artificial intelligence that can create text or images can not only empower people but also pose a threat to their jobs and generate false data.
“I believe in the possibility of using technology to empower people. I also believe that people are unique. We must find a humane way for the future of AI, and I’m sure there is one. But the problem is that we don’t know where this road is and we’re not looking for it right now,” he said.
In early May, Microsoft Chief Economist Michael Schwartz declarationthat artificial intelligence will inevitably harm humanity without clear rules and restrictions.