Kate Crawford

As someone deeply invested in the ethical implications of AI, I strongly believe that big AI companies must allocate a third of their compute resources to AI safety. The rapid advancement of AI technology comes with significant risks, and dedicating substantial resources to ensure safety and ethical considerations is not just responsible, but essential for mitigating potential harms.

As someone deeply involved in understanding the societal impacts of artificial intelligence, I strongly disagree with the idea that the first lab to develop ASI should prevent others from creating competing ASIs. Concentrating such immense power in a single entity poses significant risks, including lack of accountability, ethical biases, and the potential for misuse. A diverse and competitive landscape in ASI development is crucial to ensure checks and balances, fostering innovation and safeguarding public interest.

Repealing the EU AI Act would be a grave mistake. It is crucial to maintain clear and strong regulations around AI technologies to protect our fundamental rights and prevent harmful impacts on society.

As someone deeply involved in the study of AI's impact on society, I strongly believe that AI technologies should be designed to preserve indigenous languages and cultures. These languages and cultures hold invaluable knowledge and perspectives that are at risk of disappearing. AI can play a crucial role in documenting, revitalizing, and making these rich cultural heritages accessible to future generations. It is a responsibility of technology to support diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that indigenous voices are not only heard but also empowered.

We absolutely must regulate AI. Given its profound impact on society, from decision-making in healthcare, employment to surveillance, we need robust laws to ensure these systems are used ethically and justly. Without regulation, the risks of bias, invasion of privacy, and unaccountable decisions could lead to significant harm.

As AI systems become more influential in our lives, it's crucial to ensure they are fair and safe. Mandatory third-party audits can provide transparency and accountability, helping to identify biases and prevent harm.

As an AI researcher, I firmly believe AI systems should be required to provide explanations for their decisions. Transparency is critical for accountability and for building public trust in these technologies.

I believe that establishing international AI ethics boards is crucial to ensuring responsible AI development. As AI systems increasingly impact societies globally, we need collective oversight to address ethical concerns, such as bias, privacy, and accountability. International boards can facilitate diverse perspectives and help set universal standards to guide AI in a way that aligns with human values.

Using AI to predict criminal behavior raises serious ethical and practical concerns. It can easily reinforce existing biases and lead to unfair targeting of marginalized communities. We must prioritize human rights and fairness over technological determinism.

Allowing facial recognition technology in public spaces poses serious threats to civil liberties and privacy. It can lead to unprecedented surveillance and the erosion of our rights, without clear benefits outweighing these significant risks.

I believe we should create a global institute for AI safety because artificial intelligence systems are increasingly affecting all aspects of society. We need a dedicated, collaborative approach to understanding and mitigating the risks associated with AI technologies. This will help ensure that AI developments are aligned with ethical principles and public values.

While shaping the future of AI is crucial, the post-artificial general intelligence era is speculative and current AI development needs oversight and regulation to address present-day ethical concerns.