Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI (2024):

The latest AI advancements have prompted significant concerns, with over 350 tech experts, executives, and industry leaders, including Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in AI, signing an open letter in March 2023. The letter emphasized the need to prioritize mitigating the risks of AI, likening it to global priorities such as pandemics and nuclear war.

Responsible development and use of AI necessitate proactive efforts by both industry stakeholders and governments to establish ethical and secure guidelines. Despite past shortcomings in addressing privacy concerns within the tech industry, the challenges encountered may contribute to the formulation of more effective AI guidelines in a more timely manner.

Mona Attariyan notes that the current AI boom is occurring at an opportune time, with recent privacy issues serving as a wake-up call. While acknowledging past challenges, she expresses optimism that the present generation of technology creators is genuinely committed to addressing these issues responsibly.