Reddit Co-Founder Says Tech Industry Has Been 'Tone Deaf' on AI Risks
Alexis Ohanian says AI dangers are more mundane than 'Terminator and Skynet' scenarios, blaming poor industry communication for public confusion.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian said the technology industry has been "tone deaf" in how it communicates the risks of artificial intelligence to the public, according to CNBC.
Ohanian said there is "misinformation flying around" about AI, contributing to public misunderstanding of the technology's actual risks, CNBC reported.
He argued that the real dangers posed by AI are more mundane than the dramatic, apocalyptic scenarios often depicted in popular culture, referencing the "Terminator and Skynet" narrative that some people fear, according to the report.
CNBC did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific mundane risks Ohanian was referring to or the context in which he made the remarks.
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- Reddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI: 'Misinformation flying around' — CNBC — Top News
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