Shoshana Zuboff

I strongly believe that AI will likely lead to a concentration of power. As AI technologies are primarily controlled by a few dominant tech corporations, they hold immense power over data and decision-making processes. This further amplifies their control over economic and political spheres, leading to a deep imbalance in power distribution in society.

I strongly disagree with allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI that can influence democratic elections. Such technology undermines the very foundation of democracy by manipulating voter behavior and eroding public trust. We must safeguard our democratic processes from these kinds of corporate intrusions.

As someone who has studied the implications of digital technologies on society, I firmly believe that we must regulate and potentially ban open-source AI models that can be easily untrained to make nuclear weapons. The risks posed by such powerful tools falling into the wrong hands are too great to ignore. We need robust oversight to ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly, without compromising global safety.

While the misuse of AI by terrorist organizations is a serious concern, justifying invasive surveillance under this pretext sets a dangerous precedent. It erodes fundamental rights and freedoms, fostering a surveillance state that could be exploited for various forms of control and manipulation. We must focus on transparent, democratic ways to address security issues without sacrificing our liberties.

I believe a UN-led body should oversee compute-intensive AI development, similar to the IAEA with nuclear technology. The unchecked growth of AI poses significant ethical and societal risks, including privacy breaches and surveillance. An international framework for governance and oversight is crucial to ensure these powerful technologies serve the public good and protect individual rights.