More than 850 leading public figures, including leaders in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), supported an open letter calling for a slowdown in the development of 'superintelligence' - a form of AI that surpasses human intelligence.
The letter was also supported by leading scientists in the field of computer science, including Nobel laureates Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, as well as Steve Wozniak and Richard Branson.
Superintelligence exceeds human cognitive abilities. Some experts fear that creating such AI could lead to a loss of control over systems, - the letter states.
The authors of the letter urge to introduce a 'ban on the development of superintelligence that cannot be lifted until a broad scientific consensus on the safety of this process is achieved and broad support from society is obtained.'
Different views on AI development
World leaders view the race in AI development as critically important for national security and progress in various fields such as healthcare, business, and technology. But some experts, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, express concern about this process, believing that the development of superintelligence must be justified by safety.
Another approach to the future of AI is expressed through the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Advocates of AGI, including Sam Altman, believe that such AI can contribute to the development of society rather than threaten it. It is also worth noting that artificial intelligence already affects the cognitive processes of adolescents, making them think faster, although this may affect the depth of information analysis.
Scientists and leaders in the field of artificial intelligence urge to slow down the development of 'superintelligence', as creating such a level of artificial intelligence could lead to a loss of control and security threats.