Syrian Taxi Driver’s Son, an AI Pioneer, Finds Himself Balked by AI’s Growing Pains
In a twist more ironic than a roundabout, Mustafa Suleyman — the co-founder of DeepMind and current head honcho at Microsoft’s new AI division — finds himself sweating over what AI might bring to the future. Looks like being able to beat humans at chess isn’t all fun and games, eh?
Top Grizzly Bits:
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Playboy to Microsoft Employee:
Mustafa Suleyman, once the rogue co-founder of DeepMind, has now taken up the mantle at Microsoft to lead their new AI division. Because if there’s one thing more exciting than inventing AI, it’s trying to control it at Microsoft.
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Talking About Safety:
Last year at a global AI safety summit, Suleyman voiced the necessity of possibly hitting the pause button on AI development. Yes, folks, you heard it right – even the people who build killer robots are scared they might actually build killer robots.
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The Big AI Suspension:
Suleyman hints at a possible suspension in AI development in the next half-decade or so. Say it ain’t so, Mustafa! What are we supposed to do without our toast-making, cat-chasing, Alexa-enabled vacuum cleaners?
Closing Thought
Ladies and gents, the AI conundrum is real. Even those high up in the AI food chain have their concerns about this rampant technology. Yet, one wouldn’t exist without the other. In this ever-twisting tale of AI development, it’s clear we’re all along for the ride. So, buckle up and remember: if your toaster starts asking philosophical questions, it’s not your fault. And Mr. Suleyman, if all else fails, there’s always room for one more cab driver in the world. AI may be future, but hailing a cab will always remain a classic.
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