So much is going on and being said about AI. While AI is and will be helpful, there are and will be not only dangers but huge consequences. Yet it seems little is being done to address the colossal impact it will have on our society and no doubt our civilization.
A recent newsletter I receive from the news organization Axios, however, called for an AI Marshall Plan. Why? Because Axios, for one, recognizes AI is creating what it calls a revolution and not enough attention is being given to it. I want to share the gist of at least some of what they suggested.
They suggest actions from a tried mix of government, business and media. At present, for example. Congress is shirking what it could do. Some of what is asked for would require a political and public awareness and something they call “high-level AI sophistication.” They also suggest a “global American-led AI super-alliance.” Involving other countries is deemed crucial if the US and its allies is to be able to compete and succeed in this existential battle with China. To note, the President opposes regulation which he sees as interfering with the US early lead with AI and the Congress agrees. Further Axios suggests that while CEOs and AI experts are mystified by how the US has alienated allies, they could form their own super-alliance with like minded countries and while playing by US rules could strengthen things like the supply chain. There’s a lot more to this proposed Marshall Plan but you get the idea that much can be done and much needs to be done.
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