Artificial General Intelligence and its Societal Implications

CAISA udgiver nu sit første research brief, Artificial General Intelligence and its Societal Implications. Briefet handler om kunstig generel intelligens (AGI) i samfundet. Læs et resumé på engelsk herunder.

Summary

The prospect of artificial general intelligence (AGI) has led some researchers and entrepreneurs to foresee an imminent “intelligence explosion,” leading to either humanity’s near-extinction, or a future of abundance. This brief examines the philosophical and technical premises underpinning such predictions, and their implications for governance. There are two such premises: first, that AI systems can be intelligent and become more intelligent with time; and second, that advanced AI can direct its behavior towards autonomously set goals. However, these premises rest on relatively weak foundations. CAISA recommends a clear-headed approach to AGI, as long as the concept and governance suggestions remain vague. The rush to prioritize AGI development—and/or its governance—risks diverting attention from the tangible risks posed by existing AI technologies, such as algorithmic bias, privacy erosion, and unchecked power concentrations. At the same time, to have a more meaningful discussion of AGI further research is needed, spanning philosophy, cognitive science, cybersecurity as well as the societal and political impact of AGI narratives.