"The San Francisco Chronicle recently did the legwork to catalog literally all of the billboards in the city and found that fully half now advertise AI apps, platforms, and infrastructure."
"The advertisements do collectively smack of young companies in a young industry. But they also depict an AI industry that is well past its experimental stage."
"Even though AI safety, alignment with human values and goals, and governance remain hotly debated issues, almost none of the outdoor advertising mentions those subjects."
"Only one billboard, from Okta, mentioned downside risk. Its billboard reads: 'Build and secure AI agents from day one. Okta secures AI.'"
San Francisco's billboards now prominently feature AI applications, with half of them advertising AI-related products. These advertisements indicate a mature AI industry that offers real solutions to business challenges. However, the billboards largely overlook critical discussions on AI safety and governance, focusing instead on appealing to decision-makers in businesses. Only one billboard addresses potential risks, emphasizing the industry's tendency to prioritize competitive advantages over nuanced policy considerations.
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