Senior officials from the United Nations and technology leaders discussed the potentials of artificial intelligence on Thursday, while warning about the risks of this technology. The two-day conference 'AI for Good' has been held annually in Geneva, Switzerland since 2017. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated, 'Artificial intelligence is changing the world and our lives, and it has a bright outlook in areas such as education, healthcare, and meteorology.' In a video link to the conference, he also emphasized the need to avoid bias, misinformation, and reduce security threats in the field of artificial intelligence. AI technologies like 'ChatGPT' have gained significant popularity since 2022. However, experts have repeatedly warned that AI-based innovations can lead to the spread of misleading and false information. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, pointed out that this technology is not accessible to everyone. In her opening remarks, she said, 'In 2024, in the age of artificial intelligence, one third of the human population will be excluded from this field and remain voiceless. What is obvious to us is completely alien to 2.6 billion people around the world.' Other experts in separate speeches at the conference stressed the importance of enhancing the safety of AI technology. Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, stated that AI companies have incentives to achieve market dominance, which increases the risk of negative consequences. A review of successful companies and programs in artificial intelligence; an interview with Pouria Nazemi. Meta discovered a network producing deceptive content that was likely generated by AI. Elon Musk's prediction for the future: AI will replace all jobs. Reuters: Microsoft's contract with the UAE could transfer American AI technology abroad. The U.S. House Committee agreed to impose restrictions on the export of AI systems.
UN Artificial Intelligence Conference; ITU Secretary-General Says One Third of Earth's Population Lacks Access to This Technology
The UN held a conference on artificial intelligence, discussing its benefits and risks. António Guterres highlighted the transformative potential of AI while warning about accessibility issues, noting that one third of the global population lacks access to this technology. This is significant as it raises concerns about inequality and misinformation in the age of AI.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A UN conference on artificial intelligence was held, focusing on its benefits and risks, particularly the accessibility issues affecting one third of the global population. Key officials emphasized the need for responsible AI development and the dangers of misinformation.
- One third of the global population lacks access to AI technology.
- Experts warned about the risks of misinformation and bias in AI.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming various sectors, but its benefits are not evenly distributed, leading to concerns about inequality and misinformation.
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