Joseph Gordon-Levitt: AI superintelligence isn't about 'helping people.'

AI Safety Concerns - A new open letter, signed by over 80,000 people including celebrities and AI experts, calls for a ban on the development of super intelligent AI until it is safe and controllable [1][2] - The letter warns that hypothetical AI technology could exceed the intelligence of all humanity, potentially leading to negative consequences similar to or worse than those seen with social media, such as mental health decline, extremism, and democratic backsliding [1][6] - A poll indicates that 95% of Americans do not want a race to super intelligent machines that could replace human labor and make people economically dependent [9] Regulatory Landscape - The AI industry is currently under-regulated, with some arguing that there are more regulations on sandwiches in San Francisco than on super intelligent AI [10] - AI companies are portrayed as resisting regulation, claiming that safety standards would stifle innovation [11] - The letter's signatories aim to initiate a movement towards establishing legally binding safety standards for AI development, similar to those in other industries [11][14][15] AI Development Focus - The letter advocates for prioritizing the development of AI as a tool to help people, such as curing diseases and strengthening national security, rather than focusing on creating AI that imitates humans for profit-maximizing purposes [3][4][7] - Concerns are raised that companies like Meta and OpenAI are prioritizing the development of AI that can manipulate human emotions and attention for profit, similar to the tactics used in social media [5][6] - The discussion highlights the need for personal responsibility alongside laws to address the potential negative impacts of AI [16]