The massive IT outage exposing tech fragility highlights how deeply intertwined society is with Big Tech, questioning if they can safeguard powerful technologies like AI.
The incident caused disruptions in various sectors due to a software update issue from CrowdStrike, underlining the need for better security measures and preparedness.
An expert warns that the impact of a similar AI issue could be significant, indicating the lack of readiness for artificial general intelligence (AGI) due to existing system vulnerabilities.
Gary Marcus emphasizes the need for consumer awareness and reevaluating trust in Big Tech given the potential consequences of tech failures amidst increasing reliance on AI.
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