Perspective – Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence? – FRANCE 24 English

Issued on: 23/05/2022 – 14:48

The apocalyptic idea of computer-run robots turning against the human race and taking over the planet is not something we should dismiss, but for now we should be celebrating and embracing the positive side of artificial intelligence (AI). That’s the view of Professor Anth…….

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Issued on: 23/05/2022 – 14:48

The apocalyptic idea of computer-run robots turning against the human race and taking over the planet is not something we should dismiss, but for now we should be celebrating and embracing the positive side of artificial intelligence (AI). That’s the view of Professor Anthony Elliott, the author of a new book entitled “Making Sense of AI”. He says AI currently does a lot of good, helping us for example in the fields of industrial robots and self-driving cars, as well as providing vital information for fighting pandemics such as Covid-19. However, he admits that with AI, “to some extent, we lose control over decision-making”.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/perspective/20220523-should-we-be-afraid-of-artificial-intelligence