British Computer Society CEO Rashik Palmer thinks the threat of AI to humanity is overstated. He said the concerns expressed “reflect the fears held by large segments of society” and were shaped by popular science fiction films such as The Terminator and Ex Machina.

His comments come after a recent statement by the US-based AI Safety Center warned of “the risk of extinction from AI.” signed by his CEO of OpenAI and Google, letter He said this risk should be treated with the same urgency as a pandemic or nuclear war.

According to local media, former IBM chief technology officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Palmer said, “There should be a healthy dose of skepticism about big tech and how it uses AI. That’s why. “Regulation is the key to winning public trust.” report.

“But many of our deep-seated fears and anxieties stem from the characterization of AI in ‘Ex Machina’ and ‘Terminator’, and even Isaac Asimov’s ideas that inspired the movie ‘I, Robot’. It also comes from movies, media and books, like going back.”

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Movies fuel fears about AI

Advances in AI have raised concerns about its potential use for harmful purposes such as discrimination, surveillance, and nuclear warfare. There are also concerns about the potential for artificial intelligence to create mass unemployment.

In March, several celebrities, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, billionaire Elon Musk and Gary Marcus, conducted large-scale language AI training around the world. Signed an open letter calling for a month-long suspension.

And Jeffrey Hinton, considered the “godfather of AI,” left Google last month, warning that disinformation could be fueled and cause massive job losses.

US computer scientist Elise Yudkowski says AI risks cannot be managed through regulation alone. He believes that the development of AI is an existential threat to humanity, and the only way to deal with that threat is to shut it down completely.

Palmer explained that the more familiar people are with AI through Hollywood movies, the more likely they are to believe it is a threat to humanity. He said the concerns expressed “reflect the fears held by large segments of society.”

“They come from what you see in the movies. Said Palmar.

“It’s a killing machine, and AI is used in many ways throughout the film: interpreting what has been done, predicting the future, and reacting to different situations.” is not mentioned, but you know it’s AI that’s doing this,” he added.

responsible development

Science fiction movies like The Terminator, Ex Machina, and The Matrix often portray AI as a threat to humanity. The film depicts an artificially intelligent system that is self-aware and determined to annihilate its human creators.

Palmer said the film, while fictional, has helped shape public perceptions of AI. He pointed out that AI is not as powerful as Hollywood believes, and that systems are still unable to think or act independently.

“AI is just software, no software has intent, it has no emotions,” Palmer said, appealing for balance and responsibility in the development of artificial intelligence.

“There are legitimate concerns about AI, which is why we need to ensure that it grows responsibly,” he said.

“It needs to be developed by ethical professionals who believe in a common code of conduct.” British Computer Society He accused the media of “fueling these fears” by creating misunderstandings about the dangers of AI.

“Do movies and media have to change?” This just proves that we need more public education about the reality of AI and because it’s part of the skills and education we get at an early age,” Palmer said. added Mr.

AI regulation

Regulators around the world have started paying more attention to AI in recent months. Last week, European Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager said: Said The EU and US plan to draft a voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence in the coming weeks.

⚠️Be accountable #AI can’t wait. it is now.today #TTC Work on the first spontaneous AI has begun #code of conduct. We will continue to work with key partners. #AI community of #Safety measure Make AI responsible, safe and trustworthy. This is a big step in a race we cannot afford to lose. pic.twitter.com/WBcazIysiK

— Margrethe Vestager (@vestager) May 31, 2023

He said the US and EU should promote voluntary codes of conduct to provide safeguards against AI as new legislation is enacted. In May, the leaders of the so-called G7 countries met in Japan and called for the development of technical standards to keep AI “reliable.”

China’s Cyberspace Authority has already issued new regulations banning the use of AI-generated content to spread “fake news.” In Australia, Minister of Industry and Science, Ed Hoosik, said regulation would start soon.