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Ohanian: tech industry 'tone deaf' on explaining AI risks

Reddit co-founder says the sector has failed to communicate realistic dangers, allowing misinformation to spread.

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What to know

  • Ohanian says the tech industry has communicated poorly about AI risks, enabling misinformation.
  • He argues realistic AI dangers are mundane operational issues, not sci-fi extinction scenarios.
  • Better communication from the sector could help the public understand what AI risks actually are.

Alexis Ohanian Reddit co-founder

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    Ohanian warns of tech industry's poor AI risk communication

    Alexis Ohanian said the technology industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI risks, with misinformation spreading as a result. He characterized actual AI risks as more mundane than apocalyptic sci-fi scenarios.

    “AI risks are more mundane than the "Terminator and Skynet" scenarios some fear.”
    — Alexis Ohanian
    1. 1 outlet Reddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI: 'Misinformation flying around'

      first by CNBC, 11d ago