Steve Wozniak advocates for labeling and regulation of AI-generated content
Steve Wozniak, a co-founder of Apple who invented the company’s first computer with Steve Jobs, has cautioned that “bad actors” could employ artificial intelligence to increase the difficulty of identifying scams and misinformation. He proposed the clear labeling of AI-generated content and regulation of the industry.
In March, along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, over 1,800 individuals, including the Silicon Valley entrepreneur, signed a letter urging a six-month halt to the advancement of potent AI systems, stating that they posed significant threats to humanity. However, some of the signatures were bogus, and others rescinded their support.
According to the BBC, the co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak, claims that the intelligence of AI makes it vulnerable to malicious players who seek to deceive individuals about their true identities. OpenAI, which was co-founded by Elon Musk and is now supported by Microsoft, has developed GPT-4, an AI system that can converse like a human, create music, and condense lengthy documents.
Wozniak is of the opinion that AI will not supplant humans due to its lack of emotion, but he cautions that it will make it easier for bad actors to persuade people by using platforms such as ChatGPT to generate text that appears to be highly intelligent.
He contended that those who release AI-generated software are accountable for its consequences, stating that “A human must truly take responsibility for what AI produces.”
He called on regulators to hold major tech firms accountable for their actions, as they may feel that they can act with impunity. However, he expressed skepticism about the ability of regulators to effectively address the issue, stating that “The pursuit of money typically prevails, which is somewhat disheartening.
Wozniak acknowledged that while we cannot halt the progress of technology, we can teach individuals how to recognize fraudulent and malicious efforts to obtain personal data.
Meanwhile, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, expressed prudence when addressing AI, stating that it was critical to approach it in a deliberate and thoughtful manner. Cook added that Apple perceives AI as being massive, and will continue incorporating it into their products in a conscientious manner.
Geoffrey Hinton, who played a key role in developing neural networking research that underpinned the rise of artificial intelligence, has shared his concerns about the rapid progress of AI, stating that it poses a genuine threat to humanity. In an interview with The Guardian, he cautioned that there is a chance that humans could ultimately be dominated or even eliminated by AI.
