Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
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Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’ UK politics live – latest updates Nick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing their own fumes”. The
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A conference room with a large screen displaying a humanoid AI avatar, businessmen and women gathered around a table, looking skeptical while Nick Clegg, with a dismissive wave, addresses the group.
Caption: Tech bosses are 'breathing their own fumes,' says the former deputy PM puffing on a cigar.
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Based on the original story on theguardian.com.
Editor's note
Nick Clegg's reassurance on AI's threat highlights the complex and often exaggerated concerns in the tech industry, suggesting that perhaps a bit of perspective is needed to avoid unnecessary panic.
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Panel 1
*Alex is tinkering with a robot in his cluttered home workshop, looking up at the ceiling with a dreamy expression. Sam stands nearby, arms crossed, looking skeptical.*
Alex: Imagine, Sam! The robot will soon be able to do everything, like a god among us!
Panel 2
*Robin bursts into the workshop, holding a laptop. She looks panicked but excited.*
Robin: Guys, Nick Clegg just said we’re all overreacting about AI wiping out humanity!
Sam: Of course he would say that. He’s in the tech business now.
Panel 3
*Alex and Sam exchange a look of bemusement as Robin sits down with a relieved sigh, opening the laptop to share an article.*
Alex: Well, if Nick says we’re overreacting, we must be on the right track!
Robin: Maybe he’s right. After all, if AI could wipe us out, wouldn’t it already have?
Sam: Or maybe they’re just breathing their own fumes.
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