Biden says it ‘remains to be seen’ if AI is dangerous

Artificial intelligence has reached a new level of interest ever since ChatGPT burst into the scene. The AI chatbot with its eerily human-like responses has lit a fire under many tech giants and smaller tech companies that are now rushing to release their rival offerings. US President Joe Biden, however, wants them to be careful and make sure that their products are safe before opening them up to the public. According to AP and Reuters, the president has met up with his science and technology advisors, which include academics and executives from Google and Microsoft, to discuss the “risks and opportunities” of artificial intelligence.

While the meeting likely won’t culminate in a banning of ChatGPT like what happened in Italy, the president doesn’t seem to be convinced that AI is perfectly safe at this point in time. When asked if AI is dangerous, he responded: “It remains to be seen. Could be.” He told the group:” “Tech companies have a responsibility, in my view, to make sure their products are safe before making them public…AI can help deal with some very difficult challenges like disease and climate change, but it also has to …read more