In March a viral letter called for a pause on AI development, warning that algorithms could outsmart humanity—but many experts who signed on did not believe the technology poses an existential risk.
• In March 2023, 35,000 researchers and entrepreneurs signed an open letter halting AI development due to risks to humanity.
• The letter caused a stir, but few were concerned about the threat of AI to humanity.
• Signatories are concerned about competition between Google, OpenAI, Microsoft and other companies, as well as the possibility of AI displacing workers.
• Some AI researchers have warned about the social problems associated with language patterns, but their concerns have been forgotten.
• The letter and statement drew attention to technology firms creating cutting-edge AI.
• In the end, the letter backfired and made it harder to draw attention to less dangerous AI issues.
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