Nobel laureates say AI needs to be ‘properly’ regulated

In this article:

• Societal Impact: Demis Hassabis emphasizes the importance of regulating AI to ensure its benefits reach all of humanity while preventing harmful misuse.
• Rapid Evolution: Both laureates highlight the challenge of creating regulations that keep pace with AI’s rapid technological advancements.
• Immediate Risks: Geoffrey Hinton warns about the dangers of autonomous lethal weapons and an escalating arms race among major nations.
• Regulatory Models: Hassabis suggests adapting existing frameworks from sectors like healthcare and transport for “quick and flexible” AI regulations.