Eric Horvitz, Microsoft’s chief scientific officer, believes artificial intelligence (AI) can be a force for good, but he also sees the potential for AI to be used for harm.
In a blog post published on May 30, Horvitz discusses the future of AI and calls for a responsible approach to its development and use.
Horvitz begins by noting that AI has the potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. He points to AI’s potential to improve healthcare, education, and transportation. He also believes that AI can be used to create new jobs and to boost economic growth.
However, Horvitz also warns of the potential risks of AI. He notes that AI could be used to create autonomous weapons systems, or to manipulate people’s emotions and behavior. He also warns that AI could be used to create new forms of discrimination and inequality.
Horvitz calls for a responsible approach to AI development and use. He believes that AI should be developed with safety and security in mind. He also believes that AI should be used in a way that benefits all of humanity, not just a select few.
Horvitz’s views on AI are shared by many experts. In a recent letter, over 100 experts warned of the risks of AI and called for a responsible approach to its development and use. The letter has been signed by scientists, engineers, and philosophers from around the world.
