#AI risks

#AI risks

Much of the ongoing discourse surrounding AI can largely be divided along two lines of thought. One concerns practical matters: How will large language models (LLMs) affect the job market? How do we stop bad actors from using LLMs to generate misinformation? How do we mitigate risks related to surveillance, cybersecurity, privacy, copyright, and the environment? The other is far more theoretical: Are technological constructs capable of feelings or experiences?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that an era when entire companies are run by AI models is nearly upon us. And if he has it his way, it'll be OpenAI leading the charge, even if it means losing his job. "Shame on me if OpenAI isn't the first big company run by an AI CEO," Altman said on an episode of the "Conversations with Tyler" podcast recorded last month

The internet has long been a source of information and support for transgender people. Now, trans rights and the internet itself are in a moment of crisis. What happens next? People who have documented their lives online are discovering the dark side of digital permanence. The internet once helped trans people connect and organize. Now it's a dangerous liability. What comes next? How do resources on transitioning survive the era of surveillance and AI slop? The anonymity granted by the internet is a lifeline to many trans people. What happens when that privacy disappears?

GenAI has the ability to search, summarize, analyze, and make conclusions that search engines cannot, requiring a level of judgment that can lead to errors.

Mistry emphasizes that the pressure to quickly deliver software often leads to a 'prioritization of speed over security', creating vulnerabilities in applications.

AI hallucinations occur when an artificial intelligence system generates incorrect or misleading outputs based on patterns that don't actually exist.

Verify the identity of the sender before responding to any communication to avoid falling victim to malicious messaging campaigns.

The Global Risk Advisory Council's study highlights AI misuse and association with Elon Musk as the top risks to brand reputation, reflecting current public sentiment.