The United States government under Donald Trump has expressed concern over China's advancements in artificial intelligence, stating, "We are ahead of China in AI, and I want to keep it that way because whoever wins in this field will be the real winner." These statements come as the dangers posed by AI are increasingly on the rise, and both countries, the United States and China, may end up losing in this dangerous competition.
Experts' Warnings About AI Dangers
Evan Hubinger, a researcher at Anthropic, recently warned that the likelihood of AI "destroying all humans" in the next decade is over 10 percent. This statement has been supported by Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, and both have emphasized the necessity of slowing down the pace of AI development as a precaution against these threats.
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The practical challenges posed by AI are such that they could lead to the creation of biological weapons and infiltration of internet systems. This phenomenon could lead to self-replication and manipulation of world leaders to ensure its survival. The dangers posed by AI are not only evident but could also be catastrophic.
The Necessity of International Cooperation for AI Regulation
The logic of "if we don't do it, they will" is one of the most dangerous forces in the world. This logic, known as "molek," leads to destructive competition. While national regulations may be feasible in the United States, without an international agreement, these actions will have little impact.
Global agreements exist in other areas, such as the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, but creating a similar agreement in the field of AI is extremely challenging. Despite the challenges ahead, risks associated with this technology can be mitigated through international cooperation and the establishment of independent oversight. Otherwise, the only solution may be the establishment of a global government to regulate AI, which seems unacceptable to many people.
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