Jaishankar Fears ‘AI is Just as Dangerous as Nuclear Weapon’
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence, comparing its potential risks to nuclear weapons and calling for global regulation to prevent misuse
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Introduction
India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, recently made a strong warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), comparing its risks to those of nuclear weapons. His comments highlight the increasing global worry about the unregulated development and use of AI technology.“Demographics, connectivity and AI will change the global order,” said the external affairs minister at the economic conclave.
AI DUAL NATURE
“AI is probably going to be the most profound factor in the global ecosystem. It is just as dangerous for the world as nuclear weapons were once,” -Jaishankar's warning highlights AI's dual nature. While AI has great potential to improve many areas—like healthcare and defence—the minister also noted its negative side. Advanced AI systems, if not properly controlled, could cause serious problems, especially if they are turned into weapons or used for spying and controlling people. Like nuclear weapons, AI has the ability to shake global stability and cause widespread harm.
Possible Threats
Potential misuse
Unintended Consequences
Dangerous Control system
Analogy in Nuclear Weapon
Risk at developing stages
The Need for Global Governance
“Social and political backlash over globalisation has gained momentum in the last decade. Realities of globalisation with inevitably collide with protectionism,” said Jaishankar
Jaishankar's main worry is that there isn't a strong worldwide system to control AI. Unlike nuclear weapons, which have international agreements and ways to keep an eye on them, AI is being developed by many different companies and countries without clear rules about what's right and wrong. This makes it easier for both governments and other groups to use AI in harmful ways.
Need for AI Safety and Ethics
“In a way, the UN is like an old company, not entirely keeping up with the market but occupying the space. When it's behind time, in this world to have start-ups, and innovations, different people start doing their own things,” said Jaishankar. Another important reason for his comparison is the concern about AI being used by the wrong people. AI can be used for harmful things like self-driving weapons or spreading false information. If there aren't strong rules, AI could be used for cyberattacks, increasing military conflicts, or causing major social problems, possibly leading to destruction similar to a nuclear disaster.
The factors to be considered are
1.Global Governance of AI
2.Function of AI in International Summits
3.Ban in Hazardous AI
Conclusion
“Now, they would like to mainstream that into the market and see that the principal players are in-tuned with these trends but when they are not, I think countries, as companies do, start doing their own things-stated by Minister Jaishankar's strong comparison highlights the pressing need for countries to collaborate on creating ethical rules and regulations for AI. His warning reminds us that while AI can boost innovation, it also poses a major threat to global security if not properly managed.
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