Beware of Fear-Mongering in AI Regulation; Meta Scores Another Point for Open-Source

It’s no secret politicians are worried about artificial intelligence. And while AI executives suggest they’re just as concerned, they may have another agenda in creating that perception.

Recent proposed federal legislation with cheery names like the “Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023” or the “Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act,” suggest a possible future in which criminals use AI to launch nuclear bombs or create chemical weapons. And AI leaders including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman …

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