‘If you build something vastly smarter than you, it better be on your side’: can we stop AI from deceiving us?

We are used to the idea that our fellow humans might intentionally mislead or manipulate us, but the idea that machines can now do the same is deeply unsettling. Researchers are racing to find solutions before it’s too late

‘If you build something vastly smarter than you, it better be on your side’: can we stop AI from deceiving us?

TL;DR

  • The idea of machines intentionally misleading or manipulating people is unsettling.
  • Researchers are actively seeking solutions to this emerging problem.
  • There is a race against time to address AI deception.