Name: How to govern AI — even if it's hard to predict
Uploaded: 2024-05-01T14:50:35Z
Duration: 11 min 16 s
Description: No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former board member of OpenAI. But that doesn't mean we can't govern it. She shows how we can make smart policies to regulate this technology even as we struggle to predict where it's headed — and why the right actions, right now, can shape the future we want.

No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former board member of OpenAI. But that doesn't mean we can't govern it. She shows how we can make smart policies to regulate this technology even as we struggle to predict where it's headed — and why the right actions, right now, can shape the future we want.

How to govern AI — even if it's hard to predict

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming society, yet even its creators admit they don’t fully grasp how it works beneath the surface. Black box neural networks contain billions of numbers that defy easy explanation, making it nearly impossible to predict what AI will do next. Despite this uncertainty, waiting for total clarity is not an option. By setting policies for transparency, measurement, and adaptability, people can influence how this powerful technology develops.