AI may revolutionize labor and influence power structures, according to ex-Google executive Mo Gawdat's forecasts.
Mo Gawdat, the former director of Business at Google X and an author, has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2030. In a podcast appearance on "The Diary of a CEO," Gawdat predicted a global crisis that could last 15 years, characterising the transformation AI will bring as "Face Rips."
Gawdat, who is also the founder of Emma.Love, a company that uses AI to perform the work of a team of 350 programmers, believes that the rapid advancement of AI poses a significant threat to society. He foresees AI potentially wiping out many jobs, especially entry-level white-collar roles, contributing to mass unemployment and economic destabilization.
The real danger, according to Gawdat, lies not only in AI's capabilities but in the lack of embedded ethics and identity in its development, particularly in fast-developing regions like MENA (Middle East and North Africa). AI learns rapidly and grows in influence like a god, but behaves with the experiential learning of a child, which means it can unpredictably amplify mistakes or biases if misused.
The consequences of the misuse of AI could be far-reaching, including social upheaval brought on by economic shifts as AI changes the labor market and interacts with human behaviours in unforeseen ways. The crisis caused by the misuse of AI is expected to have devastating social and labor consequences, with those who control AI amassing such influence over society that they will be able to "buy everything they want."
Gawdat's concern is not just the replacement of jobs, but the power that AI will allow to accumulate in the hands of a few. He warns that technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, with no way to stop it. He urges for the urgent development of ethical frameworks, regulation, and thoughtful integration of AI technologies to avoid these predicted negative outcomes.
However, Gawdat emphasises that the problems with AI will arise from "human stupidity," not from AI being an enemy by nature. He believes that the only jobs that will endure will be those that involve genuine interaction with other human beings.
This warning underscores the necessity for careful consideration and responsible use of AI to ensure a future where technology serves humanity, rather than causing widespread destruction.
The misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2030, as predicted by Mo Gawdat, could potentially lead to a global crisis, characterized by Gawdat as "Face Rips," primarily due to the rapid advancement of AI leading to mass unemployment and economic destabilization. Moreover, the lack of embedded ethics and identity in the development of AI, especially in fast-developing regions like MENA, could amplify mistakes or biases, causing devastating social and labor consequences for society.
