Meredith Whittaker has warned that the careless use of artificial intelligence represents a more serious threat than the ghost stories and exaggerated fears surrounding the technology.
In an exclusive interview, Whittaker said AI had been misunderstood. Her comments focus attention on the practical risks created by how the technology is used, rather than on speculative or sensational accounts of what it might become.
The supplied material does not provide further details about the interview, including Whittaker’s specific concerns, the applications she was discussing or any proposed safeguards. No additional response or next steps are given.
