His remarks were made at the MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics department’s Centennial Symposium nine years ago.
Whether you embrace AI or approach it with trepidation, the truth is that it is here to stay. Some view it as a tool, while others see it as a threat.
Regardless, AI will create new jobs and make existing ones obsolete.
For years, technology has advanced faster than lawmakers can control it. If it is already too late to put the genie back in the bottle, how can we realistically protect ourselves from unforeseen consequences?
Setting aside the doomsday scenarios that pessimists may envision, AI offers exciting opportunities that are also intimidating. However, given the limited understanding of its applications and behaviors, reining it in will be challenging.
Undaunted, MEPs in Brussels are taking the first steps. By imposing restrictions on how companies use AI, they risk facing off against Big Tech, which has invested billions in its seemingly boundless potential.
The EU AI Act aims to ban systems with “unacceptable levels of risk,” such as predictive policing tools or social scoring systems used in China to classify individuals based on behavior. It will also limit systems that could influence election outcomes or pose risks to people’s health.
Given the high stakes involved, this seems highly desirable, and the hope is that other countries will follow suit.
The calls for protective measures have become more urgent as the immense untapped potential and unforeseen risks come to light. However, discussions about sensible limits to ensure safety are facing resistance. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has even hinted at the possibility of withdrawing from Europe.
The bill is still being debated and has yet to be presented to member states, so its final shape is still undefined.
Brussels deserves credit for working on AI legislation for the past few years. It aims to position itself as the global regulator of Big Tech while mitigating potential threats.
Addressing all aspects of a rapidly evolving field is a considerable challenge.
Trade and Employment Minister Simon Coveney has stated that Ireland must become a “global hub” for AI to generate and retain valuable jobs. And indeed, it should. However, it would be wise to establish a regulatory framework that outlines the AI landscape before taking a leap into the unknown.
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