AI’s Development Remains Worrisone – Just Ask ChatGPT/ Bing

Last week’s webinar HERE concluded the 4-part series – “Is Education Failing – Our Kids and Our Future”.  Perry Kinkaide – host, introduced John Burger as the  chair/facilitator for a panel comprised of Mark Mercer and William Brooks with input from the weinar’s viewers. The introductory discussion targeted issues HERE of: 1. Accountability and Data , 2. Research relevance, and 3. Leadership, in addressing the fundamental challenges confronting public education K-12 and higher education.  Also discussed is the extent to which resolving society’s social (vs economic) challenges should be considered as a prime role for student education. Several additional topics include the education and credentialing of teachers, differing expectations between rural and urban Canada, the rapid rate of change and the capacity of education to adapt, the dominant influence of teacher unions on education, the role of discipline in learning and education; and finally the merit of engaging the public in sharing the future of public education in Canada.

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A little over a year ago ChatGPT came on the scene. 2023 will likely be remembered as either the beginning of the end or a new beginning. There is no consensus on the future, not even among industry leaders. But to “slow down” the development of artificial intelligence –  as was the initial call, has been displaced with the race to super-intelligence. Coley Cosh in a recent article contrasts the “doomers” and the “accelerationists” HERE  Who’s credible with the insight, foresight, and influence to guide AI’s development with guardrails to protect mankind? What values will prevail? Who will win?  Who will lose? Rather than asking a human, I’ve turned to a humanoid and asked ChatGPT about what humanity should be worried about in the development of AI. Here are its replies as the threats and but also the opportunities.

WEBINAR

Should AI’s Development Be Worrisome? Let’s Ask ChatGPT

4:00PM MST Thursday, December 7th, 2023

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82390691947

Calendarize the Webinar HERE for Outlook

The threats … note, some are existential

1. Ethical and Moral Considerations: How do we ensure AGI adheres to ethical and moral standards? This question encompasses concerns about making decisions that align with human values, avoiding unintended biases in AI systems, and ensuring AGI respects human rights and dignity.
2. Safety and Control: How can we guarantee the safety and control of AGI systems? This involves ensuring that AGI systems do not act in unforeseen or harmful ways and that there are robust control mechanisms to prevent or mitigate negative outcomes.
3. Impact on Employment and Economy: What will be the impact of AGI on jobs and the global economy? As AGI could potentially automate a vast range of jobs, there is concern about unemployment, economic disruption, and the need for new forms of social support or economic structures.
4. Privacy and Surveillance: How will AGI affect individual privacy and the potential for surveillance? With AGI’s advanced data processing capabilities, there are concerns about the potential for mass surveillance, erosion of privacy, and misuse of personal data.
5. Autonomy and Human Agency: How will AGI impact human autonomy and agency? This question deals with the extent to which humans remain in control of their choices and actions in a world where AGI systems can make decisions faster and potentially more effectively than humans.
6. Global Governance and Regulation: How should AGI be globally governed and regulated? This includes concerns about how to develop international standards and regulations for AGI development and use, addressing issues of global inequality, and preventing AGI-related arms races or geopolitical tensions.

The Opportunities … note the potential loss of productivity gains and lifestyle enhancements

1. Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy: AI significantly improves decision-making processes in areas like healthcare, finance, and customer service by reducing human error and increasing operational accuracy.
2. Continuous Operation and Productivity Enhancement: AI systems can operate around the clock without fatigue, boosting productivity and reducing operational costs across various sectors.
3. Automation of Repetitive Tasks: AI excels in handling tedious and repetitive tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and complex activities, thus improving job satisfaction and efficiency.
4. Process Optimization: In fields like supply chain management and quality control, AI can streamline and optimize processes, leading to more effective and cost-efficient operations.
5. Innovation in Creativity and Education: AI aids in fostering creativity across art, music, and writing, and personalizes education by providing tailored learning experiences and feedback.
6. Advancements in Healthcare and Research: AI contributes significantly to healthcare by assisting in disease diagnosis and treatment development, and it supports scientific research through efficient data analysis and pattern recognition.

The pros and cons of AI’s development will be explored further during this week’s webinar – December 7th, when I – as host, will interview ChatGPT/ Bing. The intent is to engage you – our viewers, in an open discussion of how to maximize opportunities and minimize the threats. We are inviting your input – what question would you like us to pose to ChatGPT and discuss?  Let me know by replying to  Editor@KEInetwork.net  And do join us Thursday 4:00pm MST Dec 7th.

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LEADERSHIP KEY

Exploring the clash of public and private interests continues to reveal the importance of leadership for guiding us through turbulent times.  Rapid change fosters conflict also underscoring the important role of public communicaitons and education – informed citizens are the foundation of democracy.  Leaders help by balancing the open discussion of ideas and keeping it civil by containing violence and the personalization of extremes.

HEALTH

 Top AI Trends in Healthcare 2023 HERE

 Covid Controlled but Still A Threat. Nov 30th Today in history on-year-ago – the word of the year was pandemic HERE  Covid Still A Thing in 2023 HERE 

 Cell Therapies Core to Precision Medicine. The State of Cell and Gene Therapaies in 2023  HERE  mRNA vaccines and their delivery strategies: A journey from infectious diseases to cancer HERE

EDUCATION

  AI in schools – How to handle ChatGPT and beyond HERE

  Early childhood education overwhelmed HERE

  Developing institutional resilience – top 10 challenges HERE

MANAGEMENT

How AI will transform businesses HERE

Productivity is going into reverse — a problem for all Canadians HERE  

Innovation – why it depends on intellectual honesty HERE

ENERGY

  Statistical Review of Global Energy HERE

  Major net-zero project announced for Alberta’s industrial heartland HERE

  Fusion cited for decarbonization. Updates on curent and future development of fusion energy HERE  At COP28, countries recognize the key role of Nuclear Energy in reaching Net Zero  HERE

Special Invitation

An Inclusive Fusion Energy Future
U.S. Government Announcement at COP28

The Atlantic Council is extending an invitation to join an event entitled “An Inclusive Fusion Energy Future”, which will occur on December 5, 2023 from 3:45 – 4:30 PM Gulf Standard Time (GST). The event is part of the eighth annual Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum. It will take place in-person at the COP28 Green Zone’s Connect Conference Centre, accessed from the Opportunity Entrance, and virtually on the Atlantic
Council’s webpage.

At this event, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and former Secretary of State John Kerry will announce an inclusive international-partnership strategy and invitation for engagement to advance a common, bold vision for commercial fusion energy. Fusion energy holds the promise to be an abundant, safe, and reliable source of clean energy that can help the world meet its growing clean-energy demand and enable the continued flourishing of human civilization. Very strong recent technical progress and market interest in fusion provide an opportunity, indeed an imperative, to accelerate efforts in commercial fusion development and deployment. The announcement will be followed by a discussion amplifying the themes of the announcement, with a range of panelists underscoring the importance of fusion for a sustainable and equitable clean-energy transition.

This panel discussion will feature:

• Costa Samaras, Principal Assistant Director for Energy and OSTP Chief Advisor for the Clean Energy Transition, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
• Gabriela Hearst, Founder and former Creative Director at Chloe
• Bob Mumgaard, Board Member, Fusion Industry Association
• Michelle Patron, Senior Director of Global Sustainability Policy, Microsoft
• Humphrey Mrema, Chairman, Youth Survival Organization
• Moderated by: The Hon. Ernest Moniz, President and CEO, Energy Futures Initiative

For in person attendance and to ease access, advance registration for the Green Zone should be made here . For on-line registration in the Global Energy Forum or if you have any questions, please contact Chase Thalheimer at CThalheimer@AtlanticCouncil.org

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