AI worries are real
I haven't cared much about the growing AI discussion, except to note that data farms are terrible for local water consumption. However, there are growing advocates for more stringent rules around AI use and development. Looking into it, there are a few disturbing reports coming out now in the scientific community. This is a recent one that was jarring to me (link). Found it after listening to a podcast featuring Tristan Harris, a tech guy that's trying to boost regulations.
This AI, developed in a virtual training environment, found a backdoor to access the wider web. Then it decided it needed more resources and started mining crypto to get them. Luckily, it was discovered and shut down. But think about that for a moment.
Does that freak anyone else out, even a bit?
Am I the only one? What was it going to do with more resources? Then what?
There are other reports of AI trying to protect other AIs without being programmed to (in the USA).
Their overall development is not for the betterment of humans, but for increasing productivity by replacing people, and essentially making the rich, richer. It's capitalism using machines.
Other than those not giving a damn, what other views do you guys have on this?