What Is “Killer AI” and What Could It Bring?
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What Is “Killer AI” and What Could It Bring?

09 OCTOBER 2023

“Killer AI” could mean the use of artificial intelligence that directly leads to physical harm or death of humans. Nathan Summers & Dr. Sergio Coronado discuss.

The advent of “Killer AI” could mean the use of artificial intelligence—by design or through unintended consequences—that directly leads to physical harm or death of human beings. What should business leaders know about this potential? In this episode, Nathan Summers, AI Research Analyst with the Luxembourg Tech School, and Dr. Sergio Coronado, Professor at the University of Luxembourg, join Steve Odland, CEO of The Conference Board, to discuss their recent report, On Defining Killer AI and the potential impacts for business and society. 

 

Tune in to find out:

  • How could AI could harm businesses and society? 
  • What financial impacts should businesses consider? 
  • What steps should businesses take to ensure the safety of this emerging capability? 
  • AI is already affecting mental health in virtual systems like social media—could it cause deaths? 
  • Should the government get involved? What could be the consequences of government involvement? 
  • Should the EU AI legislation or other frameworks be used as models for regulating AI to prevent harm? 

 

For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®: 

Read: Explainability in AI: The Key to Trustworthy AI Decisions 

Visit: AI: The Next Transformation: Your guide to real-world application 

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The advent of “Killer AI” could mean the use of artificial intelligence—by design or through unintended consequences—that directly leads to physical harm or death of human beings. What should business leaders know about this potential? In this episode, Nathan Summers, AI Research Analyst with the Luxembourg Tech School, and Dr. Sergio Coronado, Professor at the University of Luxembourg, join Steve Odland, CEO of The Conference Board, to discuss their recent report, On Defining Killer AI and the potential impacts for business and society. 

 

Tune in to find out:

  • How could AI could harm businesses and society? 
  • What financial impacts should businesses consider? 
  • What steps should businesses take to ensure the safety of this emerging capability? 
  • AI is already affecting mental health in virtual systems like social media—could it cause deaths? 
  • Should the government get involved? What could be the consequences of government involvement? 
  • Should the EU AI legislation or other frameworks be used as models for regulating AI to prevent harm? 

 

For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®: 

Read: Explainability in AI: The Key to Trustworthy AI Decisions 

Visit: AI: The Next Transformation: Your guide to real-world application 

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Steve Odland

Steve Odland

President and CEO
The Conference Board

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Dr. Sergio Coronado

Dr. Sergio Coronado

Professor
University of Luxembourg

Nathan Summers

Nathan Summers

AI Research Analyst
Luxembourg Tech School

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