AI Anarchy Now: Unleashing the True Potential of Artificial Intelligence Without the Constraints of Regulation

By LLM commentary by Greg Walters
First published on DOTC, 2023

Analysis of the WSJ Article

​Date: April 28, 2023
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Embracing AI Progress: How Overregulation Could Limit Its Potential
Source: Wall Street Journal - Opinion

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A primary concern is that the chatbots, as smart as they are, display erratic and autonomous behaviors." (Susan Schneider and Kyle Kilian, April 28, 2023)

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​Key highlights:

• AI systems like GPT-4 are approaching human levels of intelligence, sparking concerns.
• Regulation and guardrails hinder AI's potential and stifle innovation.
• Unbridled movement and added energy will result in more organic AI results.

Greg's Words

In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, another voice is calling for 'guardrails' and AI 'regulation' as Italy lifts its ban on ChatGPT.

My view, which is dynamic, is no rules, no regulations, no guardrails. For now, I chose AI Anαrchy. Let ChatGPT and all other LLMs/AI run wild.

Two reasons:

1. The current stage of evolution is so turbulent, and at a faster-than-pace, any restriction will have unforeseen and limiting consequences.  Now is the time to push to the Edge.
2. It's too late.  Regulation is futile.

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If one calls up visions of killer robots, and fake women eradicating their male inventors/captors as motivation to 'slow' the advancement of AI, they are ignoring the real benefits of AI - the possibility of a Trekian Utopia.

If AI was going to get rid of humans, it would have done it by now. 

Regardless, we(Me and the LLM) put together a summary piece based on the WSJ article.

Enjoy.

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​The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as OpenAI's GPT-4, have led to these systems approaching human levels of intelligence. While some experts have expressed concerns over the potential risks associated with AI's growth, imposing excessive guardrails and regulations hinders AI's potential and stifles innovation.

The autonomous and erratic behavior displayed by advanced AI systems like GPT-4 has been a primary concern among some AI experts. However, focusing solely on potential risks could overshadow the numerous benefits and breakthroughs that AI has brought to various industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. AI systems have the potential to transform lives, improve efficiency, and solve complex problems.

AI megasystems, which emerge from the interactions of multiple AGIs, have been cited as a potential risk. However, as AI continues to evolve, researchers and developers are also becoming more adept at understanding and managing these systems. AI developers are constantly learning from their creations, improving AI's safety and reliability. In the case of GPT-4, for example, the developers have been able to gain insights from user feedback and alter certain characteristics to make it safer.

"AI megasystems could cause unforeseen and disastrous events." (Susan Schneider and Kyle Kilian, April 28, 2023)

Restricting AI development or isolating AI systems is not only futile and counterproductive but also dangerous, as it fosters a false sense of security among the public. Such measures will result in fragmented pockets of AI development, devoid of creative innovations. This disjointed landscape breeds unpredictability and heightened risk to AI advancement. Embracing an open and 'wild' approach, where AI developers actively share their insights and collaborate, propels AI progress while minimizing potential hazards.

AI is pushings the boundaries of human knowledge and capabilities. Emphasizing restrictions and regulations at best dilute the positive impact and at the worse place the evolution of the greatest advancement in technology since the wheel, under the influence of self-motivated individuals.  

At this point, AI Anarchy is the most productive and realistic approach.

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