AI Race Raises Fears of Threat to Humanity, Experts Warn: Report
Competition among artificial intelligence companies is prompting some to cut corners on safety, according to a report cited by Anadolu Agency.
A report highlighted by Anadolu Agency has raised concerns that the intense competition among artificial intelligence companies could pose risks to humanity, according to experts cited in the report.
The experts said that the race among AI firms to develop and deploy increasingly advanced systems is causing some companies to take shortcuts on safety measures, according to the report.
The report did not specify which companies or individual experts were referenced, and further details of the study's methodology were not immediately available.
Concerns over the pace of AI development and its potential risks have been raised repeatedly in recent years by researchers, industry figures and policymakers, who have called for greater oversight of the sector as companies compete to bring new AI models to market.
Anadolu Agency did not provide additional specifics on the scope of the alleged safety shortcuts or their potential consequences.
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- AI race raises fears of threat to humanity, experts warn: Report — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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