The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and fears over the risks the technology poses to humanity have been thrust into the spotlight by a series of warnings from executives and staff at AI firms. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei over the weekend called for the pace of AI development to slow and be more closely monitored.
The BBC spoke to people in Washington DC to learn how concerned they are over the technology and its speedy development.
During the interviews, residents described AI as both "great" and "alarming." Some praised the technology's potential, while others feared its consequences.
It is worth noting that leaders and employees of leading AI companies have recently issued frequent warnings about the risks the technology poses to humanity. These statements have intensified public debate about the need to regulate artificial intelligence.
Dario Amodei's call was seen as one of the efforts to bring AI development under control and regulate it from a safety perspective. According to him, the pace of the technology's development must be slowed and closely monitored.
Washington DC residents' opinions were divided: some consider AI an important achievement for the benefit of humanity, while others fear its uncontrolled development. This debate reflects the urgency of the issue of AI regulation worldwide.