Эрик Шмидт: Искусственный интеллект подвергает человечество серьезным рискам, но его потенциал недооценен Translation: Eric Schmidt: Artificial Intelligence Poses Serious Risks to Humanity, but Its Potential is Underestimated

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has highlighted the significant risks associated with artificial intelligence, noting its vulnerability to hacking, as reported by CNBC.

«Is there a chance of issues arising from the proliferation of AI? Absolutely. The risks stem from these technologies potentially falling into the hands of malicious actors who could use them for harm,» he stated at the Sifted Summit conference.

The expert pointed out that both open and closed models can be breached, allowing for the removal of protective safeguards.

«During their training, such neural networks learn a great deal, including how to take a human life,» Schmidt emphasized.

He remarked that there is currently no effective «non-proliferation regime» akin to nuclear controls that could help mitigate the dangers posed by artificial intelligence.

Despite his bleak warning, the former Google CEO expressed optimism about the technology’s potential, believing it is currently undervalued.

«I co-authored two books with Henry Kissinger before his passing, and we concluded that the emergence of an extraterrestrial intelligence, not quite human but somewhat under our control, represents a monumental event for humanity. People have grown accustomed to being at the apex of the evolutionary ladder. And I believe this hypothesis is holding true: these systems’ capabilities will eventually surpass those of humans,» Schmidt stated.

He added that the GPT series, culminating in ChatGPT, has vividly illustrated the potential and power of the technology.

His comments come amid discussions about a bubble in the AI sector, but Schmidt dismissed such concerns.

«I don’t think that will happen, although I’m not a professional investor. What I do know is that those who invest their hard-earned money are confident that the long-term economic returns will be immense. Otherwise, why would they take such a risk?» he concluded.

It’s worth noting that in August, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed that the artificial intelligence market was experiencing a bubble.