Arati Prabhakar, the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is speaking out against the darker side of artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent interview, Prabhakar expressed her dismay at how AI is being used for nefarious purposes, such as creating deepfakes and wrongful arrests via facial recognition technology.¹
Prabhakar's concerns are well-founded. The rise of AI has led to a proliferation of fake news, hate speech, and other forms of online harassment. Moreover, the use of facial recognition technology has raised serious concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
The White House tech chief is not alone in her concerns. Many experts and policymakers are sounding the alarm on the potential risks and consequences of AI misuse. In fact, several top Canadian news outlets have recently sued OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, for allegedly using their content without permission.²
Prabhakar is urging tech companies to take responsibility for the impact of their products on society. She believes that companies like OpenAI have a moral obligation to ensure that their technology is not used for harm.
The issue of AI misuse is a complex one, and there are no easy solutions. However, by working together, we can create a future where AI is used for the betterment of society, not its detriment.
