FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Experts are warning against the abuse of artificial intelligence by humans in the future.
More than two dozen experts from top universities and research organizations in the U.S. and the U.K. wrote the alarming report about the malicious use of A-I.
Rogue states, criminals and terrorists could use artificial intelligence to wreak havoc around the world.
In a report published by Cambridge University, the authors warn that A-I could usher in a new wave of cyberattacks in which computers use speech technology to impersonate targets or carry out “superhuman hacking” by taking control of drones, driverless vehicles or even autonomous weapons systems on the battlefield.
Sen higeartaigh, a Cambridge academic who is one of the authors said that “for many decades hype outstripped fact in terms of A-I and machine learning. No longer.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin predicted in September that whoever becomes the leader in AI will become the ruler of the world. Shortly after that, Tesla CEO Elon Musk (above left) issued a dire warning, suggesting the race between different countries for AI superiority could cause a new world war. Musk calling it humanity’s “biggest existential threat.”
The report, which was also backed by Musk’s Open AI research institute and the Center for a New American Security, isn’t all doom and gloom.
The authors acknowledge AI has many potential benefits, but they are urging governments and companies to take steps now to reduce the risks of it being misused.
Click below to listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
