AI could possibly be humanity's final invention. At least, that's what former OpenAI executive Zack Kass thinks.
Speaking to Business Insider, Kass welcomed the idea of people working a lot less as AI become the primary labor force in the society.
Once achieved, Kass expects "a whole lot of first-world implications" with the developing countries to follow suit.
The only risks the AI advocate sees from his dream succeeding are ideocracy, "identity displacement," existentialism, and bad actors.
Kass noticeably did not include job loss as one of the "downside risks."
Kass was among the first 100 employees that joined OpenAI when it was just a blossoming idea between CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk on how to prevent AI from conquering humanity.
OpenAI has been the leading figure in the AI revolution, as well as its controversies, over the past year as the new technology becomes more integrated into society.
World Leaders, Top Execs Critical of Risks Brought by AI
Several world leaders, industry executives, and personalities have expressed doubts on the merits of the growing AI business as the shadow of risks casts longer.
During the annual World Economic Forum, global figures have pointed out how AI has been used to automate misinformation across the internet.
With the 2024 elections inching closer, the problem of political disinformation has become more apparent, especially in the United States where the digital world has bled into people's perceptions.
The topic of over-reliance of major businesses on technology, leaves major decisions at the mercy of a machine already known to fabricate information.
Many nation leaders are now seeking further regulation on AI amid its increasing popularity.
AI Threatens Workers Across All Industries
Another thing Kass did not mention in the interview was the growing number of job displacements that came when AI hit the mainstream.
Last year had the greatest number of layoffs in the tech industry. Many of the job cuts attributed to shifts towards AI amid slow growth in the past years.
Employment rate in the industry also decelerated as companies opened less or closed down hiring positions.
The International Monetary Fund has already predicted that over 60% of all the jobs in first-world countries will be "exposed" to AI in the near future.
Only a few countries have implemented clear regulations on AI use as companies lobby, including OpenAI, for the technology to be a commodity.
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