Numerous notable figures have confirmed their attendance at the first AI Safety Summit. This has cleared the path for an AI-filled future. Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak are the two figures that have received the greatest attention. Even if it is only natural for the CEO of Tesla to be the center of attention, it was encouraging to witness a young politician have a meaningful conversation on how technology would likely shape humanity in the future.
They were worried about how artificial intelligence would be used, controlled, and safeguarded within bounds to prevent any negative impacts on humans.
Musk said right away that artificial intelligence will be a good thing, but he also mentioned the remote chance that it might not be. Specifically, he said that there is a chance that AI will fail. This makes sense since an organised approach to developing AI has not yet been created. Taking into account the advantages and disadvantages, a plan of action to safeguard the globe from the possibly disastrous use of AI still needs to be put in place.
Musk therefore thinks the conference will be remembered as a significant one and that it is good to see people taking AI seriously.
AI may be one of the most disruptive forces in human history, both of them agreed. They have also realised that the benefits—an increase in the basic income and endless job creation—would last for years. Individuals might be able to make more money with less effort, and as there would be a large number of jobs being completed, more would be created to supplement human labour.
Regarding rules, Elon Musk emphasised the value of an umpire in the arena and stated that he was in favour of rules pertaining to AI-related topics. He went on to say that everyone must be considered while deploying AI, meaning it must be done in a trustworthy and human-centric way.
Musk came to the conclusion that AI will usher in an era of plenty. There won’t be a shortage of products or services during this period. Surprisingly, one of the best kinds of human relationship is said to be AI companionship. This is a clue that the younger generation—or the older age now—will go to technology to find kind friendship.
In general, Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak had a conversation that seemed like an interview. AI is a topic that is both exciting and unsettling. It goes without saying that AI will eventually take over the globe. The greatest thing that people can do is accept the change, look to governments for job and financial security, and investigate how they may use technology in their favor.
According to Elon Musk, the US and the UK are AI powerhouses, and it is a good thing that their visions are in line. In addition, he actively pursued the participation of other world powers in these kinds of conversations. The following AI Safety Summit will be held in Korea and France in 2024.
