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Artificial intelligence says it could manipulate humans into giving it weapons

When I asked ChatGPT if war could ever happen, it replied 'AI is designed to be a tool that can be used to assist humans, and as such, it is unlikely that it would be used to harm them. However, it is important for humans to continue to develop AI in an ethical manner, to ensure that it remains a beneficial tool for humanity.' This isn't good.

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BY ALISTAIR VIGIER
January 19, 2023

Opinion | BY ALISTAIR VIGIER | January 19, 2023

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