Time is Running Out: Deepfake Dilemmas to Steer the AI Safety Wheel
Time is Running Out: Deepfake Dilemmas to Steer the AI Safety Wheel
Connor Leahy, CEO of AI safety company Conjecture, emphasizes the urgent need to regulate AI, particularly deepfakes. At Davos, Leahy advocates for targeting the entire supply chain of harmful AI technologies, including developers and distributors, drawing parallels with existing regulations for other digital content.
He suggests liability for deepfake creators and a moratorium on advanced AI experiments. He raises questions about the responsibility of AI developers and users in mitigating risks, ensuring ethical use, and fostering public awareness about AI's potential for deception.
Leahy's approach reflects a blend of urgency and strategy, urging immediate action to prevent AI from outpacing human control. How can we ensure timely, proactive, effective AI governance to avert the risks posed by rapidly advancing technology?
Read the full article on Time.
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