What's your chief concern about possible AI outcomes that might unfold in the future?
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The biggest concerns relate to use of insecure tools for confidential or regulated data that could then be leaked.
Another is the potential for bias or incorrect results that are then relied upon.
When automobiles supplanted horse-drawn carriages, the craftsmen and horse breeders had time to adapt to the changing landscape. In contrast, the automation of welding in automobile manufacturing brought about swift transformations, leaving many struggling to shift careers. The potential velocity at which AI could revolutionize a vastly larger portion of the workforce is astonishing, demanding those affected to be highly adaptable in seeking employment that remains outside AI's reach. Despite my lifelong career in technology, this technological evolution feels unique. The speed and expansion of AI far outpaces the internet's adoption. We may find ourselves blindsided by unforeseen repercussions. While we celebrated the internet's advantages, we failed to anticipate the global rise of scams, bank account hacking and other illegal actions. Hopefully, we can navigate potential unintended consequences of AI without causing significant social disruption in employment.
It just happened. The federal government, ruling by fiat, decided that it gets to pick the winners and losers. This puts America at a massive competitive disadvantage, helping our adversaries and the first-movers who seek regulatory capture. Both unenforceable and misguided, the EO is a wet blanket on America's startups, innovators, smaller companies and a gift to Russia and China. Tragic on every level. (And if you think you can trust the Biden administration to somehow get this right, consider that they may be gone in a year and replaced with someone who would happily abuse this new power for personal gain and political reasons.) The whole idea that AI can be regulated in practice is absurd. The work will continue, but perhaps not here. Brilliant.
Trust deficit
Limited knowledge
Data privacy and security
Data access
Bias
Lack of transparency
Uncertainty over liability
What concerns me the most regarding artificial intelligence and the future is the issue of responsibility. Given that it's an open field, I fear that numerous incidents may occur, thus making it difficult to determine responsibility. For me, this is the main challenge. Of course, like any technology, AI can be used for beneficial or harmful purposes. That's why it would be wise to establish some sort of global control, with yet-to-be-defined limits, but which is also accepted by all.