FLI May 2022 Newsletter - Future of Life Institute

Ryan Fedasiuk expressed, in Foreign Policy, his strong sense that the United States and China'take steps' towards mitigating the escalatory risks posed by AI accidents. He noted that'Even with perfect info and ideal operating circumstances, AI systems break easily and perform in ways contrary to their intended function'. This is already true of'racially biased hiring decisions'; it may be disastrous in AI weapons systems. The piece also discussed the lack of trust between China and the US on the testing and evaluation of their military AI systems. To improve diplomatic negotiations around AI safety, the article recommended three steps: 1. Clarify their current AI processes and principles.