The Chinese government’s got a new plan for AI, and it’s all about keeping things in line with their way of thinking. They’re telling companies to make sure their fancy computer programs aren’t saying anything that goes against what the big bosses want, as explained by the Cyberspace Administration of China‘s latest hearing.
It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, really. On one hand, China’s trying to be the top dog in the tech world. But on the other, they’re keeping a tight leash on what these smart machines can say.
It’s like they’re trying to ride two horses at once.
Now, the tech giants have got to jump through hoops to prove their AI isn’t going to cause any trouble. They’re asking all sorts of tricky questions, especially about touchy subjects and the main man himself, Xi Jinping.
Companies are scrambling to come up with clever ways to keep their AI in check, but it’s not easy. These programs have a mind of their own sometimes, as we have seen from the yet-to-be-surfaced OpenAI Q-star beast.
Can something artificial be a socialist?
The whole thing’s got people scratching their heads. How do you make a machine think like a socialist?
It’s not as simple as just blocking certain words. They’ve got to be smart about it, or they’ll end up with an AI that’s too chicken to say anything at all.
Some bright sparks are thinking about making a special Xi Jinping talking robot to set the standard. But that’s opening up a whole new can of worms.
This isn’t just China’s problem, either. What they’re doing could shake things up all over the world. It’s got people wondering if we’re going to end up with different AIs for different countries, each one singing from its own hymn sheet.
For companies trying to do business in China, it’s a real headache. They might have to make special versions of their AI just for the Chinese market.
It’s enough to make your head spin!
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