Fear of AI? Thoughts on an interview with OpenAI CEO.
I recently came across an interview with Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, conducted by Rebecca Jarvis, the chief business, tech, and economic journalist of ABC News. Altman discussed the latest version of the AI language model, GPT-4, and its potential impact on society.
👉Here to watch the interview
AI technology has been a buzzword for years now, and with good reason. Its potential to reshape society as we know it, providing us with new possibilities and opportunities, is immense. However, with this potential comes risks and concerns that must be addressed.
One of the concerns that people, including me, have is that AI will develop its own thoughts and make decisions that may harm humans. Altman denies this possibility in the interview and believes that AI is a tool completely under human control.
However, he thinks the real concern is using AI by malicious entities to spread false information and carry out cyberattacks. According to Altman, AI language models like ChatGPT can provide users with inaccurate information, confidently stating things that are completely fictitious.
This may sound chilling, but it's already happening. I've seen countless images and fabricated "reports" generated by AI image generators depicting the arrest of the Trump family, and they're convincing enough to be mistaken for real.
Even though I understand that everyone is just joking around, this can easily mislead those who are unfamiliar with AI technology and spread false information. Therefore, I fully support Altman's proposition, expressed during the interview, that the whole society, both you and me, needs to be involved in regulating AI development and monitoring its potential dangers.
Furthermore, Altman discussed the labor market issue that worries everyone. Since its launch, ChatGPT has impressed most users with its ability. It only takes 20 minutes to write a program that usually takes me 2-3 hours to write, and most importantly, it has no bugs. Suddenly, I became worried about my future career prospects.
Recently, I saw a post on Reddit from a just graduated high school student who is uncertain about choosing computer science as a major for college. With AI technology already so advanced, does he still need to pursue a career in IT? See the big from the small, the fear of being replaced by AI is a common phenomenon now.
Altman believes that AI is likely to replace some jobs in the near future. However, he thinks that people should see AI as a tool, not a substitute. Human creativity is limitless, and we can always find new jobs and new things to do.
AI can be used as a co-pilot to help us solve problems and provide personalized learning for everyone. Although this does not alleviate my concerns about being replaced, I do feel fortunate for my children. Compared to us, they can verify their ideas and creativity at a lower cost and with more opportunities through the help of AI.
Although I still have some concerns about AI, the wheel of social progress will not stop because of our worries. It is like the transition from the agricultural era to the industrial era and then to the IT era. Now, we are in the AI era. We must adapt to and embrace this change.
What are your thoughts on the current trend of AI development?
Look forward to exploring more of it with you.
