AI Promises: One Year Later, Still a Work in Progress
One year after AI giants like Amazon and Google pledged to develop AI safely, progress is a mixed bag. From bug bounties and watermarking to privacy research, they’re making strides. However, critics argue that voluntary commitments are like letting students grade their own exams—progress, but…
Hot Take:
“AI companies make promises to the White House and then kind of, sort of, maybe keep them. But hey, at least they’re trying, right?!”
Key Points:
- Seven leading AI companies committed to voluntary guidelines for safe AI development.
- Progress has been made, but significant gaps remain in areas like governance and protection of rights.
- Efforts include red-teaming, watermarking AI content, and sharing best practices among competitors.
- Some companies are investing in cybersecurity and third-party vulnerability reporting.
- Research on AI societal risks and contributions to solving global challenges continue to grow.
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