This week’s article which particularly interested me was “Why artificial intelligence is now a primary concern for Henry Kissinger.” This 100 years old former US statesman warned us about the emergence of AI. He said If leading powers don’t find ways to limit AI’s reach, he said, “it is simply a mad race for some catastrophe.” In the 78th UNGA US current President stressed on finding ways to regulate AI. Already US has been a victim cyber attacks in the past few years.
Human beings have been surrounded by the “fear of unknown” since ages, governments, philosophers, great minds have tried to predict or build a pattern. With the data they have at hand they try to forecast and take actionable steps to prevent any adversaries. Now, AI impedes this capability of human intelligence. As Mr.Kissinger stated “”We are surrounded by many machines whose real thinking we may not know,” he continued. “How do you build restraints into machines? ”
The fear of AI boils down to the fear of loss of control, loss of privacy and loss of human value. While these fears are valid, it is crucial to remember that AI is a tool created by humans for humans. AI does not possess consciousness or emotions; it can only mimic cognitive processes based on its programming and data. Therefore, I believe establishing robust legal and ethical frameworks for data handling and algorithmic transparency is very important. Furthermore, forming an interdisciplinary dialogue between scientists, researchers and policymakers is crucial in navigating the societal impacts of AI and minimising risks.
In my opinion, a global governance system for AI is inevitable, not only policy based but also research based where governments can invest to invent techniques to counter cyber spam, warfare and other threats imposed by AI.
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Shamma,
This is an interesting and thoughtful blog post. AI clearly presents some profoundly serious ethical, moral, and policy challenges, which we are only beginning to confront. I agree with you that a new global regime for managing and controlling AI is urgently needed. The only question is whether, with the world as divided as it is (especially with a war raging in Ukraine), can the nations agree on the establishment of such an entity? Actually, the UN Secretary-General just recently called for just such a thing in his speech before the UN General Assembly last week. So you are on to something! –Professor Wallerstein