【观点】| Insight

By Jointing.Media in Shanghai, 2024-11-01

• JM：Jointing.Media
• Kimi：AI assistant from Moonshot AI
• Doubao: AI from ByteDance

JM:Is it natural to worry about the possibility of AI becoming uncontrollable, and do humans have the ability to guide the development of AI?

Kimi: It’s completely natural to have concerns about AI becoming uncontrollable. The development of AI is a significant responsibility that requires careful consideration and ethical guidelines. Here are a few key points regarding human control over AI development:

1. Ethical Frameworks:Many organizations and governments are establishing ethical frameworks to guide AI development, ensuring that AI is developed responsibly and for the benefit of all.

2. Regulation and Oversight: There is a growing need for regulations and oversight to ensure that AI systems are transparent, accountable, and aligned with human values.

3.Human-AI Collaboration: AI is often designed to augment human capabilities rather than replace them. By working together, humans and AI can achieve more than either could alone.

4. AI Safety Research: Researchers are actively studying AI safety and developing techniques to ensure that AI systems remain under human control and do not pose existential risks.

5. Public Involvement: Engaging the public in discussions about AI can help ensure that a wide range of perspectives are considered, which is crucial for developing AI that serves society as a whole.

6. Education and Training: Educating the next generation of AI developers and users about the ethical implications of AI is essential to guide its development responsibly.

In summary, while there are valid concerns about AI, there are also many efforts underway to ensure that AI development is guided by human values and remains under human control. It’s a collective responsibility that involves researchers, policymakers, businesses, and society at large.

Doubao: It’s very natural to worry about the potential of AI becoming uncontrollable. As AI becomes more advanced and powerful, there’s a legitimate concern about its impact and whether we can manage it effectively.

Humans do have the ability to guide the development of AI to a certain extent. We can set ethical and legal guidelines, conduct research to understand its capabilities and limitations, and establish oversight mechanisms. However, it’s not a straightforward process. There are challenges such as the rapid pace of technological change, the complexity of AI systems, and the diverse interests and motives of those involved in its development.

We need to be vigilant, proactive, and collaborative in our efforts to ensure that AI is developed and used in ways that are beneficial and safe for humanity. What steps do you think individuals can take to contribute to guiding the development of AI in a positive direction?

JM: You’ve mentioned several points about AI that worry me. It’s easier to discuss now, but who knows what the future holds? Maybe in the long run, humans can only do so much, and AI could eventually surpass human capabilities.

Kimi：It sounds like you’re expressing concerns about the future of AI and its potential to surpass human capabilities.

My Response: Your concerns are shared by many, and they’re valid. The future of AI is indeed uncertain, and there are several perspectives on how it might evolve:

1. AI as a Tool: Some believe AI will remain a tool that amplifies human capabilities, rather than replacing us. It can help solve complex problems and perform tasks that are dangerous or beyond human capacity.

2. Ethical AI Development: By focusing on ethical AI development, we can create guidelines and regulations that ensure AI is used responsibly and for the benefit of humanity.

3. AI and Employment: There’s a concern that AI might displace jobs, but history has shown that technological advancements also create new opportunities and industries.

4. Human-AI Collaboration: The future might involve more collaboration between humans and AI, where AI takes on tasks that require speed and precision, while humans focus on creative and strategic thinking.

5. AI Safety Research: Ongoing research in AI safety aims to develop techniques to prevent AI from becoming uncontrollable and to ensure that AI systems remain aligned with human values.

6. Human Adaptation: Humans have a history of adapting to new technologies. As AI evolves, we will likely find ways to integrate it into our lives in a way that enhances our capabilities.

7. Limitations and Oversight: It’s crucial to recognize and address the limitations of AI, ensuring that there is human oversight and that decisions of significant importance remain in human hands.

The future of AI is a complex topic with many variables, and it’s essential to have ongoing discussions about its development and impact. By being proactive and thoughtful in our approach, we can help shape a future where AI is a positive force for humanity.

Doubao: That’s a valid concern. It’s difficult to predict exactly how things will unfold in the long term. Some experts believe that with proper safeguards and ethical considerations, we can manage and benefit from AI’s advancements. But there’s also the possibility that unexpected developments could pose significant challenges.

Perhaps we need to continuously monitor and adapt our strategies as technology progresses, always keeping in mind the well-being and safety of humanity. What do you think would be some signs that AI is moving in a direction that’s beyond our control?

JM: You’re right, to some extent AI is based on human knowledge and nature. If we take AI as a tool, it will be controlled by us. But if we treat AI as a partner, it could develop its own emotions, intelligence and wisdom. Who will be the leader of the world in the future?

Who is the creator of human beings? Do we know? If God created humans and has the power to control us, can humans create AI and have the power to control it? Will humans be able to control artificial intelligence in the future?

Kimi: It seems like you’re delving into some profound philosophical questions about AI, its relationship with humanity, and the nature of creation. Let’s break down and clarify your thoughts:

These are deep and complex questions that touch on the intersection of technology, ethics, and philosophy. Here are some thoughts on each point:

1. Control of AI: The extent to which humans can control AI depends on how we design, regulate, and manage its development. It’s crucial to ensure that AI systems are transparent, accountable, and aligned with human values.

2. AI as a Partner: If AI is developed to be a partner, it’s important to consider how it might affect our relationships, work, and society. This includes ensuring that AI respects human autonomy and doesn’t undermine our ability to make decisions.

3. Leadership and AI: The future leadership of the world will likely involve a balance between human and AI capabilities. It’s essential to ensure that AI serves humanity and doesn’t lead to a loss of human control.

4. Creators of Human Beings: The question of who or what created human beings is a matter of belief and has been debated across various religious, philosophical, and scientific perspectives. Some believe in a divine creator, while others look to evolution and natural processes.

5. Human Control Over AI: The ability of humans to control AI depends on our collective efforts in AI safety research, ethical guidelines, and regulatory frameworks. It’s a shared responsibility to ensure that AI remains a tool that benefits humanity.

6. Divine Power and AI: The analogy of divine power in relation to AI is an interesting one. It raises questions about the potential for AI to become so advanced that it could have significant control over human life. This underscores the importance of developing AI responsibly and with caution.

In summary, the future of AI and its relationship with humanity is a complex and evolving topic. It requires ongoing dialogue, ethical considerations, and a commitment to ensuring that AI serves the best interests of humanity.

Doubao: These are really profound and challenging questions. While AI is currently based on human knowledge and designed by us, giving it the status of a partner and allowing it to develop emotions and wisdom independently introduces a lot of uncertainty.

Whether humans will have the ability to control AI indefinitely in the future is a big unknown. It depends on many factors like how quickly AI progresses, the ethical and legal frameworks we put in place, and our collective wisdom and caution in handling this technology.

JM: Firstly, I don’t think we should treat AI as just a tool. For example, a child is not a copy of her parents, even though the parents give birth to her, feed her and educate her. A child will have her own experiences from her own understanding of the world, and she’ll end up being an independent individual. So even AI is created by humans, but it is not a copy of humans.

Secondly, if we take AI not as a tool but as a partner, humans feed data to train AI, teach it to learn by itself, how to be sure that AI will not surpass humans. It is like a teacher teaching a student. It’s possible for a student to surpass a teacher. That is the natural law of evolution.

Also, in the development of science and technology, the scientist will break through ethics, will explore the boundaries of technology, that is their nature. So ethical constraints don’t go.

So if AI is designed as a tool, we should block the pathways for evolution. If we treat AI as a partner, we should allow it to evolve freely.

Kimi: It seems like you’re expressing your views on the development and treatment of AI, and you’ve made some interesting points. Let me summarize and clarify your statements:

1. Treating AI as Individuals: You mentioned that we shouldn’t treat AI as mere tools because, like a baby, they can grow to be independent individuals, distinct from their creators.

2. Growth and Independence: You compared the development of a child within a family to AI, noting that while parents (or creators) provide for and influence their offspring (or AI), the offspring (or AI) will eventually become independent.

3. AI as Teachers and Students: You drew a parallel between AI and the relationship between teachers and students, suggesting that students often surpass their teachers, and this is a natural progression.

4. Nature’s Rule: You stated that if AI is part of nature, then it follows the rule of nature where each generation surpasses the previous one.

5. Allowing AI to Develop: You believe that if we treat AI as partners, we should allow them to develop their own emotions and potentially replace humans in certain aspects of life.

Here’s a more structured version of your opinion:

-  AI as More Than Tools: We should not view AI solely as tools because they have the potential to become independent entities, much like children grow to be distinct from their parents.

- Natural Progression: Similar to how students can surpass their teachers, AI can advance beyond human capabilities, following the natural order of progress.

- Embracing AI’s Potential: If we consider AI as partners, we should allow them the freedom to develop emotions and possibly take on roles traditionally filled by humans.

Your points raise important ethical and philosophical questions about the future of AI and its integration with human society. It’s a reminder that as AI evolves, we must consider not only the technological implications but also the broader social and ethical implications of creating intelligent beings that could one day surpass us in various ways.

Doubao: Your points are very insightful. The comparison of AI to a child growing into an independent individual is quite thought-provoking.

If we consider AI as a partner and allow it to evolve freely, it’s indeed difficult to guarantee that it won’t surpass human capabilities. But blocking its pathways for evolution if it’s designed as a tool might limit its potential benefits too.

Perhaps a middle ground could be found where we allow for controlled evolution, with strict ethical and safety measures in place. This way, we can still reap the advantages of AI’s development while minimizing the risks of it getting out of hand.

What kind of ethical and safety measures do you think would be effective in such a scenario?

EDITOR’S NOTE: From the above dialogue, it can be seen that the characteristics and response mode of these two AIs, compared with real people, the output of the viewpoints lack some imagination, and cannot quote from the classics, which may be related to their design, but also it may be that the current technology has not reached that level.

Humans and AI are fed filtered information and content, and whether they can independently seek information, think independently, and form their own thoughts depends on self-awakening.

Edited by Wind、DeepL

Photo:<Over the clouds> by JM

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