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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One tourist dies, two rescued at Malpe beach
Mangaluru (PTI): A tourist died and two others were rescued at Malpe Vadabandeshwara beach when they were bathing in the sea on Thursday, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Girish (26), a resident of Belur. Two persons who were rescued by lifeguards were identified as Ananth Gowda (42) and Santhosh (27), both from Belur Town, they said.
According to police, a group of tourists from Belur in Hassan district had come to Malpe beach. Girish, Santhosh and Ananth Gowda entered the waters to bathe and within minutes, all the three were caught in a strong current and washed away.
Lifeguards launched their speedboats and jet-ski vehicles and rescued Ananth Gowda and Santhosh.
Sources in the lifeguard group said when they picked up Girish, he was already lifeless due to water intake. He was taken to Kasturba Hospital where he was declared dead by hospital authorities.
Malpe police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating.
