Several tech heavyweights and researchers have signed a letter urging companies to set rules and be transparent about how they use artificial intelligence (AI). The letter, which warns of the "profound risks" that advanced AI technology poses to society and humanity, has been supported by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and Twitter CEO Connor Leahy.
Musk has been vocal in his opposition to so-called "woke" AI technology for several months. He was one of several signatories on the recent letter that highlights concerns over how advanced AI could constrain what people can say and read online. Musk co-founded OpenAI, which released GPT-4 this month - a few weeks before the letter was sent out. He has expressed opposition to OpenAI's funding model but made it clear he opposes the way they have developed their chatbot.
In February, Musk criticized ChatGPT after it listed former President Trump and himself as controversial figures while omitting President Biden and Bill Gates from its lists.
Leahy is among those calling for a six-month pause on training powerful systems in AI labs amid fears that such systems could lead to human extinction if not properly regulated. In response, businesses are being urged to develop standards for using or planning to use AI while ensuring transparency around employees' understanding of its implications.
The White House blueprint includes an "AI Bill of Rights," encouraging companies to develop safeguards allowing researchers to continue developing technologies responsibly.
As new possibilities emerge every day with advances in artificial intelligence (AI), experts are hoping companies will embrace guidelines aimed at safeguarding society against any potential harm posed by this rapidly growing industry.