Questions mount over what an AI “slowdown” would look like
A BBC News report examines the idea of slowing the development of artificial intelligence. It says that while pacing AI development may appear to offer a quick fix, putting such a measure into practice would not be easy.
A BBC News report examines the idea of slowing artificial intelligence development.
The report says that pacing AI development may sound like a quick fix but would be far from easy to implement.
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What specific problem would an AI slowdown be intended to address?
Who would decide whether AI development should be slowed?
What conditions would determine how such a slowdown could be enforced?
How might different groups be affected by a decision to slow AI development?
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