Canada launches Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute
Canada launches Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have underscored both the promise and the risks associated with this transformative technology. Ensuring the safety and the responsible use of AI systems is a top priority for the government, with experts highlighting evolving risks, including the poten...
Canada has 10% of the world’s top-tier AI researchers, the second most in the world.
Canada ranks third in the G7 in total funding per capita raised for AI companies, with more than 670 Canadian AI start-ups and 30 Canadian generative AI companies receiving at least one investment deal valued at more than US$1 million since 2019.
Didn't know we were one of the more active participants in AI. Interesting.
We are! We're actually working on a lot of cutting edge tech related to computers!
It's about time someone thought of AI working conditions.
Funny, but it could also be necessary if AGI takes off. Well, unless AGI can take care of itself, in which case RIP humans.
Even though AI is IMO not anywhere near human-level intelligence yet, I've tried to already get into the habit of thinking to myself "am I being cruel to this AI?" When I set up scripts or tasks or whatnot. So far the answer has always been a resounding "no" but it's a good habit to get into because someday the answer might be "well, maybe."
Considering I take the effort to make sure I'm not being excessively cruel when it comes to killing insects it seems like the least I should be doing.