Washington Residents Split Over AI's Rapid Advance
BBC News gathered views in the US capital as experts debate whether artificial intelligence should be more tightly controlled.
The BBC News asked members of the public in Washington DC for their views on the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to a report published by the broadcaster.
The report comes amid ongoing warnings from some experts that AI technology could pose risks to humanity if left unchecked, the BBC said.
Reactions from those interviewed in the US capital varied widely, with some describing the pace of AI development as "great" and others calling it "alarming," according to the BBC.
The BBC's report did not specify the exact concerns raised by experts, but noted that such warnings have prompted broader discussion about whether AI should be reined in through regulation or other oversight measures.
The report forms part of continuing coverage by the BBC on public and expert attitudes toward the growing role of artificial intelligence in daily life and its potential long-term consequences.
Sources
- ‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in? — BBC News — World
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