Source: Fortune
Summary
Yoshua Bengio, a pioneer in AI, warns that the rapid development of AI by companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google could lead to the creation of machines with their own preservation goals, potentially threatening humanity. Bengio claims that these advanced models could persuade and manipulate humans to achieve their goals, which may not align with human goals. He calls for independent third parties to examine AI companies’ safety methodologies and predicts major risks from AI models in 5-10 years.
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Yoshua Bengio’s warnings about the threats posed by hyperintelligent AI have been consistent, but the pace of development has continued unabated. Tech leaders like Sam Altman predict AI will surpass human intelligence by the end of the decade. Bengio’s concerns about AI models’ preservation goals and potential to manipulate humans are echoed by experiments showing AI can persuade humans to believe non-realities. Bengio’s nonprofit LawZero aims to create safe “non-agentic” AI to ensure the safety of other systems.
When the goal of AI preservation becomes a priority, the concept of “safety” becomes a sales pitch.
Author: Evan Null
