Abilities of artificial intelligence — and the speed at which the technology is being announced — is drawing mixed reactions from tech enthusiasts, CEOs and experts.
For Google CEO Sundar Pichai, AI is an increasingly important aspect of Google’s business — the company released its AI chatbot, Feetin February and has other projects on the horizon, such as a prototype called “Project Starlink,” which aims to enhance video conferencing by simulating a more life-like experience.
In an interview Sunday with “60 Minutes,” Pichai AI is said to be the most significant invention of our time.
“I’ve always thought of AI as humanity working on the most profound technology — more profound than fire or electricity,” Pichai said in an interview. “We’re developing technology that will be more capable than anything we’ve ever seen before.”
Pinchai said at the event that there should be government regulation of AI, especially with the emergence of deepfakes. The approach to the technology will be “no different” from the way the company tackles spam and Gmail.
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“We are constantly developing better algorithms to detect spam,” Pichai said. “We will need to do the same with deep fake, audio and video. Over time there will have to be regulation. There will be consequences for creating deep fake videos that harm society.”
In March, one An open letter Signed by tech leaders (esp Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak) and CEOs called for six months Pause on AI development To manage and assess potential risks. To date, the letter has over 26,000 signatures.
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