Suleyman believes that states are the only powers capable of containing AI and expresses concern about their fragility. He sees a generational transition in Silicon Valley, with a new crop of leaders who are more aware of the potential dangers of AI. Despite being stripped of management responsibilities at DeepMind due to complaints about his style, Suleyman remains optimistic about the future of AI and is focused on his new project, Pi.
Key takeaways:
- Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, is developing a chatbot called Pi, which he envisions as a tool for providing emotional support and advice, potentially aiding mental health care.
- Suleyman's new book, "The Coming Wave", discusses the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), including its potential for misuse, rapid evolution, omnipresence, and autonomy.
- He proposes strategies for containing the risks of AI, such as increasing the number of researchers working on safety, implementing screening systems for DNA synthesisers, and establishing international treaties to regulate dangerous tech.
- Suleyman believes that the new generation of AI company leaders, including himself, are more aware of the potential dangers of AI and are working towards mitigating these risks.