China and the US engage in discussions on AI dangers

China and the US have started engaging in talks about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), and are seeking to collaborate in order to develop AI safety measures. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently spoke at the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI), stating that Chinese AI talent is crucial in shaping guardrails for the technology. Altman has experience with AI capabilities as his company created ChatGPT, a chatbot that highlights AI development. While many executives in the field have warned of the potential dangers of AI, some experts argue that its role in amplifying societal biases and spreading misinformation is more significant. At the BAAI conference, several Western AI experts spoke about the potential risks of advanced algorithms, including Geoffrey Hinton, Max Tegmark, and Yann LeCun. The conference provided a platform for experts to share views on AI, discuss potential risks, and work towards finding a common understanding for its safe development globally. The dialogue is crucial given China and the US’s growing dominance in AI and the technology’s vital role in economic and strategic growth.