
Glyn Heath, non-exec director of Bayezian, suggests that AI's trajectory swings between utopian and dystopian outcomes. He emphasises that while extremes like achieving eternal life or causing humanity's extinction are unlikely in the near future, opinions on AI's potential are becoming increasingly polarised. Heath believes that a balanced approach is needed to address both the opportunities and risks AI presents. He notes the possibility of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) that could solve major global issues but also warns against the dangers of runaway AGI. Urgency is required to tackle these issues, particularly as current AI technologies, like GPT-4, demonstrate vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Heath highlights the need for ongoing, incremental advancements and stresses that efforts to improve AI must consider both preventing negative outcomes and fostering positive innovations.
