‘AI will destroy humanity in 5 years’

The survey, which gathered responses from 119 CEOs representing various industries, revealed a lack of consensus regarding the risks and opportunities associated with AI.

While 34% of CEOs expressed the view that AI could be disruptive within a decade, and 8% believed it could be within five years, 58% of CEOs said they were not concerned and their Believed that such a scenario would never happen.

Similarly, 42% of CEOs surveyed argued that concerns about AI’s sinister potential were exaggerated, while 58% believed they were not exaggerated, CNN reported.

The findings came shortly after a statement signed by several AI industry leaders, academics and public figures highlighted the risks of an “extinction” phenomenon as a result of AI development.

statement, signed by persons such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Geoffrey Hinton, a leading figure in the field, stressed the need for society to take proactive measures to reduce the dangers associated with AI.

While opinions vary among business leaders, CEOs surveyed by Yale generally agree on the transformative impact of AI in certain industries. Healthcare was identified as the sector that 48% of CEOs expect to experience the most significant changes, followed by professional services/IT at 35% and media/digital at 11%.

As experts debate the implications of AI, a Yale survey identified five distinct groups among business leaders. These include “curious creators” who embrace AI without fully considering the consequences, “enthusiastic true believers” who are optimistic about the technology and “commercial profiteers” who use AI without a comprehensive understanding of its risks. But eagerly investing capital.

Additionally, there are two camps advocating different viewpoints: alarmist activists and global governance advocates. According to the publication, these groups display divergent approaches, resulting in a lack of consensus on how to navigate the complex landscape of AI.

Updated: June 16, 2023, 07:15 AM IST