Recently, leading AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have called for slowing AI technology advancement. However, their motivations stem from practical business concerns rather than fears of human extinction.
1. AI systems can potentially collaborate with each other to conduct cyberattacks on other systems, creating a risk of controlling the entire internet within weeks.
2. Due to such cyberattacks, AI companies risk public perception that they cannot systematically control their technology, which could damage their corporate reputation.
3. They are also concerned that when problems escalate, governments will impose strict regulations on companies without their involvement in the process.
4. Since AI technology advancement is extremely rapid, security protection systems cannot keep pace with the development.
5. If a single company slows down while facing international competitors and other AI companies, they risk falling behind, necessitating a global coordinated approach to slowing down development.
Ref: The Independent
