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🤖 Microsoft president: AI might repeat social media’s mistakes
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Neon Pulse Team
August 26, 2023
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Some very important people in tech, including Microsoft’s president and MasterCard’s CEO, have made some interesting comments on AI…
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Microsoft president: AI might repeat social media’s mistakes
Speaking at a business forum, Microsoft President Brad Smith likened the rapid evolution of AI to the heady days of the social media era's inception. A period that, he suggested, carried valuable lessons about the balance between optimism and careful consideration in embracing revolutionary technologies.
The ongoing strides in AI have ignited worldwide excitement, yet they've also sparked concerns about potential pitfalls. Much like the enthusiasm that accompanied the birth of social media platforms, developers in the AI landscape seem to radiate optimism about their creations' boundless possibilities.
However, Smith wisely cautioned against a replay of history, where the tech industry overlooked the potential risks amidst the excitement. Reflecting on the past, Smith noted: "We need to be clear-eyed, we need to be excited about the opportunities, but thoughtful, perhaps even concerned, about the downside. And we need to construct the guardrails from the outset."
AI can create essays, lifelike images, vocal mimicry of renowned singers, and even complete successful medical exams. Yet, hand in hand with these feats come nagging concerns. Fears like that AI-driven chatbots might inundate the internet with misinformation, or that biased algorithms could propagate offensive content.
In a recent UN report, AI's role in the workforce was dissected. The report surmised that AI might augment jobs rather than obliterate them, acknowledging, however, that the technology would recalibrate work intensity and the autonomy of workers.
In this era of rapid technological change, one sentiment resounds: the public yearns for assurance that human oversight remains embedded in this new digital landscape. As Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard, rightly pointed out, cultivating trust in the deployment of AI is paramount. Issues like AI bias require proactive attention.
Yet, Miebach struck a balance between vigilance and progress. He deemed the risks surrounding AI as not entirely novel and cautioned against allowing them to stifle the march of technological advancement. "Naturally regulation will be behind", he acknowledged, "but that shouldn't slow us down."
As we stand at the threshold of AI's potential, it's crucial that we thread the needle between unbridled optimism and cautious contemplation. The lessons of history remind us that embracing the future requires constructing guardrails to navigate its uncharted territories.
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