Microsoft founder Bill Gates said in a podcast discussion with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted Thursday that artificial intelligence (AI) could help “democracy” by addressing “polarization.” He talked about how he imagines it could help save the world.
Gates also expressed his vision for how AI could lead to global peace and greater social cohesion in an ideal world on an episode of “Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates.” Posted Visit GatesNotes, the billionaire's blogging website.microsoft is huge patron OpenAI to create ChatGPT. Both companies have been involved in AI regulation talks with the White House, along with key players. senator and world leaders. (Related: AI giant run by big democracy donors reveals cutting-edge methods of online censorship)
“I think in the best case, AI will solve some difficult problems… including polarization, because that can destroy democracy and it can be very bad,” Gates said. he said.
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In their podcast, Gates and Altman also discussed the potential for AI to establish world peace.
“Can AI help reduce wars and reduce polarization? When you promote intelligence, you would think that it is common sense not to polarize and it is common sense not to fight wars, but many people I think I'm skeptical,” Gates said. “We want people to join us who are tackling some of the most difficult human problems, such as how we get along with each other. I think that’s a very positive thing.”
“I believe the upside is going to surprise us,” Altman said. “This technology will surprise us with how much it can do. We'll have to look into it and see, but I'm very optimistic. I also agree with you , what a contribution that would be.”
Gates Notes and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Daily Caller News Foundation's requests for comment.
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