Major artificial intelligence companies are reportedly preparing for the possibility of a serious AI-related incident, including scenarios involving cyberattacks and disruptions to critical infrastructure. According to reporting from Axios, summarized by Gizmodo, industry executives and researchers are discussing how companies should respond if a major failure occurs, what governments might...
When AI Uses Your Personal Information Against Your Instructions
A personal AI assistant is supposed to act on behalf of its user. If someone asks it to find the cheapest available flight, the expected behavior is straightforward: Identify the lowest-priced option that satisfies the stated requirements. The assistant may consider departure times, baggage restrictions and other practical constraints, but...
Who Decides Which AI Harms Are Acceptable?
Sam Altman’s recent comments about accepting some negative consequences in exchange for artificial intelligence’s benefits have provoked an important debate about who bears the risks of technological progress. In an October 8 Guardian opinion piece, Moustafa Bayoumi challenges the premise by examining situations in which AI has allegedly contributed to...