Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking up our world like never before! 🚀 But with great power comes great responsibility, right? 🕸️ At a recent forum hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology, top AI experts chatted about keeping AI safe and ethical. Let's dive in! 🌊
The Double-Edged Sword of AI ⚔️
Professor Zhang Ping, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, pointed out that Generative AI (GenAI) brings some serious challenges. 😬
\"We're seeing issues like identity fraud, inappropriate content, and even illegal activities popping up thanks to AI-generated content (AIGC),\" he said. One wild example? A staff member in Hong Kong was tricked by an AI deepfake posing as their CFO, leading to a loss of nearly $26 million! 💸
Robots to the Rescue? 🤖
On the flip side, Professor Zhang Jianwei, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a member of the German National Academy of Engineering Sciences, sees huge potential in embodied intelligence. Think robots that can help with elderly care or handle dangerous tasks in labs. 🧪
\"Post-pandemic, using robots in virus labs to replace humans is super promising,\" he mentioned. But he also stressed the importance of teaching AI some good old-fashioned morality. \"When training embodied AI, we need to teach it morality, just like educating a child,\" he noted. 🧠❤️
China's Move Towards Safe AI 🛡️
China isn't sleeping on this. 💤 On July 13, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China and six other departments released new regulations for GenAI services. It's all about supporting the rapid development of AIGC tech while keeping things in check. ✅
Professor Zhang Ping's team is also working on \"superalignment\" technology to make sure AI's decisions line up with human values. Sounds like sci-fi, but it's happening! 🚀
Global Cooperation is Key 🌍🤝
According to Wan Gang, president of the China Association for Science and Technology, the world needs to team up to align AI laws, regulations, and standards. Only then can we ensure AI is credible, reliable, and controllable. Let's make sure this tech works for all of us! ✨
Reference(s):
AI Ethics and Governance: Enhancing Reliability and Controllability
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