Development – ABCDQI

Launch of LawZero: Yoshua Bengio, AI pioneer, has established a non-profit, LawZero, to develop a trustworthy AI system aimed at identifying deceptive AI behaviors.
Funding and Research Team: Initially backed by approximately $30 million and a team of over a dozen researchers, Bengio’s project focuses on creating a system called Scientist AI.
Functionality of Scientist AI: The system will act as a protective measure against AI agents by flagging potentially harmful actions based on a probability assessment of those actions causing harm.
Philosophy of AI Development: Bengio envisions AIs that are more akin to "humble" knowledge machines, providing probabilities for answers instead of definitive responses to avoid deceptive behavior.
Call to Action for Support: The initiative aims to demonstrate its methodology to attract support from governments and organizations for scaling up their safety measures in alignment with advanced AI systems.

Decade-Long Immunity for Big Tech: The proposed bill grants a 10-year immunity from state-level AI regulations, allowing corporations to operate without oversight.
Limited Oversight and Accountability: Without regulations, accountability for AI systems diminishes, risking public safety and ethical standards.
Entrenchment of Big Tech: The absence of competition from smaller players will further entrench major companies like OpenAI and Google in the AI sector.
Erosion of Public Trust: Lack of transparency in AI operations is likely to diminish public trust, as concerns about bias and misuse grow.
Threat to U.S. Global Leadership: By avoiding regulatory frameworks, the U.S. risks falling behind in ethical AI development compared to regions like the EU, potentially isolating itself from international collaborations.

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