A survey of 2,700 AI researchers revealed varied opinions on AI risks. Notably, 58% foresee potential catastrophic outcomes, while others predict AI mastering tasks by 2028 and surpassing human performance by 2047. Immediate concerns like deep fakes and misinformation also trouble over 70% of researchers. Balancing both short-term and long-term AI risks is highlighted.
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Key Findings from AI Research Survey
AI Milestones and Societal Implications
A recent survey of 2,700 AI researchers revealed divided opinions on the risks and potential of AI. The survey, the largest of its kind, highlighted the following key findings:
AI Milestones Predictions
- 50% chance of AI achieving milestones like constructing a payment processing site and creating music similar to popular musicians by 2028.
- Expectation of AI surpassing human performance in all tasks by 2047.
- Automation of all human jobs by 2116.
Outlook on AI’s Long-term Value
- 68.3% of respondents believe good outcomes from superhuman AI are more likely than bad.
- Concerns over AI-driven scenarios, including deep fakes and engineered weaponry, expressed by over 70% of researchers.
Immediate AI-related Concerns
Over 70% of researchers express significant worry over AI-driven issues like deepfakes, manipulation of public opinion, engineered weaponry, authoritarian control, and escalating economic inequality.
AI Risk Timelines and Concerns
Debate on comparisons between short-term and long-term impacts of AI, with immediate AI-related concerns highlighted.
AI Safety Research
About 70% of survey participants believe AI safety research should be more prioritized than it currently is.
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