Argument that artificial intelligence technology must be stopped
It is stated that artificial intelligence harbors existential dangers for humanity and that instead of regulation or a pause, it should be completely banned.
Author Richard Heinberg argued that artificial intelligence technology harbors existential and catastrophic dangers ranging from genetic engineering to autonomous weapons, economic inequality, and climate impacts, stating that this technology must be completely stopped.
Potential dangers of artificial intelligence
It is stated that the advantages offered by artificial intelligence remain in the shadow and harbor catastrophic dangers for humanity. It is emphasized that if this technology progresses in an uncontrolled manner, negative consequences will greatly outweigh short-term benefits.
Genetic engineering and virus design
It is stated that artificial intelligence is quite competent not only in generating text and images, but also in reading and rearranging genetic letters. It is noted that early-stage tools developed by Nvidia for viruses and microbes are finding applications in the life sciences.
Risks on financial systems
It is reported that the US Financial Stability Oversight Council has classified artificial intelligence as an emerging vulnerability. It is stated that the black box structure of artificial intelligence hiding its internal operations can make it difficult for banks to evaluate the robustness of the system.
Autonomous warfare and economic inequality
It is stated that autonomous weapons are already used on battlefields and that with the addition of artificial intelligence, human responsibility could be eliminated. Additionally, it is reported that the International Monetary Fund predicts artificial intelligence will affect global employment and wages.
Call for a halt and the need for a global treaty
It is argued that simply pausing or regulating the development of artificial intelligence is not enough, and it should be completely banned. It is stated that a global treaty is necessary to implement this, but this harbors major difficulties.