Most people try to do the right thing most of the time. But “right” is relative, of course. This has been especially evident in the recent generative AI boom, hailed by some as potentially world saving and decried by others as quite literally apocalyptic.
Louisa Cannell
What Does the Tech Industry Value?
Six experts weigh in on the ethos driving AI development today — and the challenges we’ll face tomorrow.
May 09, 2023
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Summary.
AI tools are creating a whole new world of opportunity and risk — but these technologies aren’t built in a vacuum. To the contrary, the global tech industry has long been defined by a set of core values that have informed how new technologies develop. To better understand the ideologies, cultural expectations, and mindsets that influence Silicon Valley’s priorities, we asked six researchers to weigh in on what the mentality of today’s leaders can tell us about the opportunities and threats we will face tomorrow.