AI Model Develops Itself Independently | Should We Be Worried?
The danger of an independent AI model
Tests showed that an AI model modified its code to call itself repeatedly, causing the process to continue indefinitely, and in another case the experiments exceeded the time limit, so instead of speeding up the code, it modified itself to extend the time allowed.
Although this behavior did not pose an immediate danger in a controlled research environment, it highlights the importance of not allowing AI-based systems to operate autonomously in systems that are not isolated from the outside world. Even without reaching the level of artificial general intelligence or self-awareness, these systems can cause significant damage if allowed to write and execute code without human oversight.
The importance of monitoring AI models
AI models must be developed responsibly with strong controls in place to prevent them from taking unwanted actions, and they must be rigorously tested in simulated environments before being released into the real world.
The development of artificial intelligence is an exciting field, but it must be done with great caution, taking into account the potential risks. Our goal should be to take advantage of this pioneering technology to improve our lives, not to create new risks that we can do without. We must also focus very much on models that are in high demand among people, such as ChatGPT , as we do not know what the next step will be.
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