The use – and misuse – of artificial intelligence has never been as hot and controversial of a topic as it is now. Innocent fun can be had creating images of outlandish scenarios, but it has become far more of a threat around the world – and we’re not talking about selling dental plans. Now, it has gone all the way to the Oval Office. No, President Joe Biden isn’t concerned that his Hall of Presidents animatronic will come to life and kill everybody in Liberty Square; rather, it was a screening of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One that pushed him to fear the consequences even more than he already did.
According to deputy White House chief of staff Bruce Reed (as per Associated Press), Joe Biden’s Dead Reckoning showing at Camp David may have offered a turning point. “If he hadn’t already been concerned about what could go wrong with AI before that movie, he saw plenty more to worry about.” For those who have yet to contribute to Dead Reckoning’s $560+ million worldwide haul, the movie depicts an artificial intelligence system that becomes sentient. AI has even indirectly affected the release date of Dead Reckoning Part Two, as one of the sticking points of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike is its usage within the industry.
On the topic of AI as a whole, Joe Biden is evidently quite disturbed by its possibilities. “He was as impressed and alarmed as anyone…He saw fake AI images of himself, of his dog. He saw how it can make bad poetry. And he’s seen and heard the incredible and terrifying technology of voice cloning, which can take three seconds of your voice and turn it into an entire fake conversation.”
Earlier this week, Joe Biden signed an executive order concerning artificial intelligence. As per The White House, “The Executive Order establishes new standards for AI safety and security, protects Americans’ privacy, advances equity and civil rights, stands up for consumers and workers, promotes innovation and competition, advances American leadership around the world, and more.”
For what it’s worth, Joe Biden’s favorite movie is 1981’s Chariots of Fire, and we’re fairly certain he might have a problem with Home Alone 2…
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