Microsoft President Brad Smith has cautioned that the development of generative AI could soon face stiff competition from Chinese research institutions and firms. Smith focuses in an interview with Nikkei Asia that China will participate in the race to innovate and emerge as a leading player in the development of generative AI.
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Competition among leaders in the development of generative AI is fierce, and organizations such as OpenAI (ChatGPT) with Microsoft, Google, and the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence are at the forefront of this technology. Smith stated that only a few months separate the leading organizations in this field in terms of innovation, rather than years.
Generative AI, the technology behind ChatGPT, can produce text and images with sophistication levels close to those of humans. However, there are concerns that this technology could replace jobs. And contribute to the spread of misinformation, copyright infringement, and data breaches.
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Smith believes that the solution to these concerns is not to halt innovation but to use and enhance existing products. He emphasized that AI can function both as a tool and a weapon. And he provided an example of cyberattacks.
In addition, Smith also highlighted the potential of AI to address labor shortages. Which is one of the most significant challenges faced by Asia. He explained that the working-age population supports a growing number of retirees. Who depends on economic growth, there is a need to identify new sources of productivity growth.
Smith convinced combining the best minds with the best technology can help democracies worldwide surpass their adversaries in generative AI. He also shared that Microsoft is already using AI to identify new cyber attacks in real-time and intercept them. Furthermore, they are utilizing AI to detect cyber-influence operations by foreign governments and disinformation campaigns.
