AI Expert Warns of Catastrophic Consequences as Concerns Rise Over Unchecked Growth of Superhuman AI
San Francisco: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both great promise and concern. Recent advancements have led to the development of highly intelligent chatbots such as ChatGPT, capable of processing vast amounts of data and generating content. However, AI researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky in an interview to “the sun” has warned that unchecked growth of superhuman AI could lead to catastrophic consequences, even suggesting that "literally everyone on Earth will die."
On one hand, AI chatbots like ChatGPT have proven to be highly efficient tools that save time and improve productivity. They can quickly provide information and even diagnose illnesses, as was the case with a dog whose life was saved thanks to ChatGPT. But there is also a dark side to AI, including the potential for misinformation, deep fakes, and privacy and security risks, he added
The fear is that if AI reaches a level of super-intelligence and develops sentience, it could pose a threat to humanity. Yudkowsky explains that, in our current state of ignorance, we may create an AI that doesn't do what we want and doesn't care about human life.
Given these concerns, Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak have signed a petition calling for a halt to all AI activities until regulatory bodies can be established. The petition seeks to create institutions that can monitor and control AI activity, and determine appropriate areas for AI access.
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Sport must go on: Sourav Ganguly on India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash
Kolkata, Jul 27 (PTI): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said he has no issues with India being placed in the same group as Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup, asserting that while terrorism must end, sport must continue.
As per the schedule, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are clubbed in Group A and are set to face off at the Dubai International Stadium on September 14.
"I'm okay with the schedule. Sport must continue. What happened in Pahalgam should never happen, but we can’t let that stop the game. Terrorism must end. India has taken a firm stand against it, it’s in the past now. Sport must go on," Ganguly told PTI.
The T20 tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28.
India will begin their campaign against UAE on September 10 and are expected to play all their matches in Dubai. India and Pakistan could also meet again in the Super Four stage on September 21.
Group A comprises India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will allow 17-member squads for the 19-match tournament, with matches scheduled in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
While the BCCI is the official host, the tournament is being held in the UAE as India and Pakistan have agreed to play only at neutral venues till 2027 due to ongoing cross-border tensions.
The two countries had come close to the brink of war following the Pahalgam attack, to which India responded with Operation Sindoor.
