This essay will be somewhat longer but let me put the main point forward first: It is time we #defundAI. Millions upon millions are thrown towards researchers and businesses promising science fiction narratives while the world is burning to the ground. It’s time to stop.
I am an AI researcher, and I’m worried about some of the societal impacts that we’re already seeing. In particular, these 5 things scare me about AI: 1. Algorithms are often implemented without ways to address mistakes. 2. AI makes it easier to not feel responsible. 3. AI encodes & magnifies bias. 4. Optimizing metrics above all else leads to negative outcomes. 5. There is no accountability for big tech companies.