The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) risks repeating the mistakes made by the technology industry at the dawn of the social media era, Microsoft chairman Brad Smith warned at a business forum in New Delhi on Friday, AFP reported.

The tech industry “became too euphoric about all the good that social media would bring to the world — and there was a lot — without thinking about the risks,” Smith told B20 (Business 20), an industry group. players are closed for three days, before the G20.

“We must be clear, we must rejoice in the opportunities that are offered to us, but at the same time we must think about the shortcomings, even worry about them. And we must build protection measures from the very beginning,” he warned.

AI is a growing concern around the world as the technology can be used for nefarious purposes. As with deepfake videos that make people say things they didn’t say.

“The public wants this new technology to remain under human control”

Technologies that promise to revolutionize a wide range of occupations also cause many workers to fear that their profession will change or disappear.

According to a study published by the United Nations on Monday, artificial intelligence will create jobs rather than destroy them, but will lead to potential changes in the quality of jobs, including work intensity and autonomy.

The study also indicates that the effects of this new technology vary greatly by occupation and industry, with women more likely than men to be affected at work.

According to Microsoft’s president, the public wants to make sure that “this new technology remains under human control.” (Source: Agerpres)

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