AI 'Godfather' Prioritizes Safety Over Usefulness as Concerns Rise

AI 'Godfather' Prioritizes Safety Over Usefulness as Concerns Rise

One of the pioneers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prof Yoshua Bengio, admits he would have prioritized safety over usefulness if he had anticipated the rapid evolution of AI. Prof Bengio has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of AI falling into the wrong hands, including militaries and "bad actors".

He emphasizes the need for AI regulation and suggests mandatory registration and auditing of companies developing powerful AI products. While some experts warn of AI leading to humanity's extinction, others argue that more immediate issues like AI bias and misinformation spread by chatbots require attention.

Do you agree with Prof Yoshua Bengio's stance that safety should be prioritized over usefulness in the development of AI?