Chief AI scientist at Meta and well-known scientist Yann LeCun has allayed worries that artificial intelligence (AI) poses an existential threat. LeCun said artificial intelligence is still far from being smarter than humans, comparing it to being “dumber than cats.”

The Hasty Request for Regulation

LeCun issues a warning against rushing into regulating AI, arguing that it would be ineffective at this early stage. He thinks it might unintentionally strengthen the supremacy of IT companies and restrict competition. LeCun’s observations coincide with the British government’s Bletchley Park AI safety conference, which will address similar issues.

Unlike other large tech businesses, Meta has broken the status quo by supporting open-source AI technologies that are easier to use. LeCun highlights that open-source models promote competition and make AI systems more accessible to a larger group of users. Similar to the internet, he thinks decentralization and openness will contribute to the growth and creativity of AI.

AI as a Tool Rather Than a Dominant

LeCun rejects the idea that AI could endanger humankind, claiming that science fiction stories, not actual AI capabilities, are to blame for people’s dread of computers taking over. He makes it clear that having intelligence does not automatically translate into a desire for dominance and control. LeCun guarantees that artificial intelligence (AI) may be designed with moral principles and ethical guidelines to ensure that it serves human interests, even in situations where AI surpasses human intelligence in different disciplines.

The Road to Intelligence at the Human Level

LeCun admits that artificial intelligence still has a long way to go before it reaches human intelligence and capabilities. According to him, existing AI models are insufficient for planning, reasoning, autonomous learning, and comprehending the intricacies of the real world. According to him, it will take several “conceptual breakthroughs” for AI to reach human-level intelligence.

LeCun believes that although machines will eventually surpass humans in many fields, this will present a chance for a second Renaissance in learning. He has high hopes that sophisticated AI systems can help humanity address pressing issues like climate change and medical progress. In his vision of the future, artificial intelligence will be used by humans as a useful tool rather than as a danger.

The AI Integration of Meta

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has already used AI in a number of its services, such as content moderation, safety, and security. According to LeCun, artificial intelligence (AI) assistants will be indispensable in helping people manage their daily lives and mediate everyone’s interactions with the digital world.

LeCun’s observations offer a fair assessment of AI’s potential and capabilities, highlighting the significance of transparent and responsible development as we negotiate the field’s rapid evolution.