Humans will maintain control over superintelligent AI systems

Meta's chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, spoke at the Nvidia GTC conference and shared his views on artificial superintelligence. He believes that while AI systems may become very advanced, humans will still be in charge. LeCun dismissed fears of a future where AI runs out of control. He described a positive view of AI, where it acts as a helpful tool for people. He said, “We're going to be their boss,” referring to superintelligent systems. He argued that a collaboration with smart AI can be beneficial. Industry leaders often warn about potential risks associated with superintelligence, highlighting both opportunities and dangers. However, LeCun has consistently downplayed these doomsday scenarios. In a previous comment on social media, he referred to the fear of AI taking over as a "sci-fi trope." LeCun acknowledged that while there are risks with current AI technology, better AI systems can help address these issues. He emphasized the need for improvements in AI reliability and reasoning abilities. He insists that he does not believe in a catastrophic outcome from AI development.