AI ‘godmother’ just said what Nvidia CEO told fellow CEOs on doomsday scenario
AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have publicly dismissed extreme 'doomsday' narratives surrounding artificial intelligence. Both leaders advocate for a balanced perspective, warning that fear-mongering could stifle innovation in critical fields like medicine and science.
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This debate highlights a growing divide in the tech industry between those prioritizing existential risk and those focusing on practical, immediate economic and scientific benefits.
AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li has pushed back against “doomsday” narratives surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), echoing recent skepticism voiced by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over catastrophic predictions about the technology’s future. Speaking on an industry panel alongside fellow AI researcher Geoffrey Hinton, Li, who is often called the “godmother of AI”, criticised both apocalyptic fear-mongering and overly idealistic optimism, calling for a balanced, practical perspective on technology adoption.“Every tool is a double-edged sword,” said Li, who serves as co-founder and CEO of spatial intelligence startup World Labs, adding, “AI is such a powerful tool. If not wielded in the right way, it will bring harm to our work and our life.”Rebutting the ‘end of humanity’ narrativeLi’s comments align with a sharp public rebuke delivered by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang against apocalyptic warnings surrounding artificial intelligence.
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