In a recent interview segment with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s 7.30, CSET Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants, Helen Toner, speaks on the rapid advancement and potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Toner also addresses the need for global governance and transparency in AI development and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety in AI. The segment revolves around the concerns about the current understanding of AI technology, challenges in regulating its potential harms, and the ethical implications of AI companions for children.
Sarah Ferguson asks Helen Toner about the current development speed of AI systems and applications.
Regarding the developing speed of AI, Toner states, “I think what we really need instead is to have a much stronger set of practices and protocols around as we’re developing kind of newer and more advanced AI systems, and we have seen some progress on that over the last year.
I think what we really need instead is to have a much stronger set of practices and protocols around as we’re developing kind of newer and more advanced AI systems, and we have seen some progress on that over the last year.Helen Toner, CSET Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants
Watch the full interview on ABC.