As the power of artificial intelligence systems grows, tech giants are setting new standards. On Monday, Microsoft introduced an internal code of conduct for its AI. This document appeared following warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who called for a slowdown in the development of advanced models, as well as after the dismissal of security team members due to existential risks.
The proposed Microsoft rules aim to address concerns about AI alignment: the system must never resist a shutdown command, must ensure transparent communication, and any policy violation must be treated as a complete system refusal.
Meanwhile, China opposed calls from leaders of American AI companies to slow down the development of this technology on Monday, according to CNBC.
Under the Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet (APAC) program, four Indian climate startups were selected: Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests, and Climitra Carbon. These companies are among 16 regional organizations that receive three months of technical support, access to Google's AI stack, and expert mentorship to solve pressing environmental problems using advanced artificial intelligence.
IISc Professor Dr. Prathosh believes that society will face profound changes in employment, education, and human purpose as AI makes the process of thinking cheap. He notes that when basic thinking becomes fast and mass-produced, the economic value of routine intellectual work may sharply decline, leading to increased wealth inequality and forcing educational institutions and workers to reorient themselves toward solving unique, real-world problems.
