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4/5/23
Elon Musk Calls to Stop New AI for 6 Months, Fearing Risks to Society- MSN News, Tim Newcomb
(published Apr 5, 2023)
According to Tim Newcomb's article, Elon Musk has called for a halt to the development of new AI for six months due to concerns about the risks it poses to society. Musk made the announcement at the National Governors Association's summer meeting in Rhode Island, where he warned that AI is a "fundamental risk to the existence of human civilization" if left unchecked. He urged lawmakers to begin regulating AI technology and to create a government agency to oversee its development. While Musk's concerns have been echoed by other tech leaders, some argue that a six-month hiatus may not be enough to address the potential dangers of AI.
While I do agree that time should be taken to address future problems that AI may cause humanity, I wished that the article discussed the specific dangers that humanity is facing. Honestly, I am both excited and concerned for AI as it is progressing at such an unprecedented rate that can both help and hurt humanity. Regardless of the outcome, AI will change the world as we know it. I would say that even someone as outspoken and controversial as Elon Musk, is able to see and take actions of the potential risks of AI, it definitely is scary. Maybe AI will harm people's security, privacy, or even health, which is crazy to think about. AI is like a crazy mad scientist that you both are afraid of but can't help but be fascinated by.
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