Back to Articles
AI Uncontrollable and Unstoppable: WiseTech

The Courier-Mail

SKIPPED

Authors (1)

Description

AI has evolved at such a pace that anybody who claims they know what it will look like in five years time is lying, says WiseTech founder Richard White.

Summary

WiseTech founder Richard White emphasizes the rapid evolution of AI, suggesting that forecasting its trajectory in five years is untenable. This perspective highlights the unpredictability and potential uncontrollability of future AI systems, which may contribute to existential risks. The article reflects broader concerns in the AI safety community regarding the pace of AI advancements and the challenges in governing such technologies to prevent catastrophic outcomes. This discussion is particularly relevant to both global and Australian contexts, as policymakers grapple with creating effective frameworks for AI safety and governance.

Body

AI uncontrollable and unstoppable: WiseTechAI has evolved at such a pace that anybody who claims they know what it will look like in five years time is lying, says WiseTech founder Richard White.Get a read on this storySubscribe today to unlock it and more…AI uncontrollable and unstoppable: WiseTechAI has evolved at such a pace that anybody who claims they know what it will look like in five years time is lying, says WiseTech founder Richard White.Full Digital Access$1 for the first 4 weeks.Conditions apply.*Full Digital Access$1 for the first 4 weeks.Conditions apply.*No lock-in contractUnlimited articles on app & webSubscriber-exclusive news emailsSubscribe NowView other offersApp or digital edition only customer? To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397)Choose from one of our tailored subscription packages below.Full Digital Access12 MONTH PLAN*FeaturesFull Digital Access12 MONTH PLAN*Features$6/WEEKSubscribe Now$6/WEEKfor 12 months$24 charged every 4 weeks (min. cost $312). Then $24 charged every 4 weeks.*for 12 months$24 charged every 4 weeks (min. cost $312). Then $24 charged every 4 weeks.**Read the fine printTHINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWFull Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $24 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Seewww.couriermail.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details.Subscribe NowLock in & saveUnlimited articles on app & webSubscriber-exclusive news emailsEnjoy games & puzzlesA digital version of Today’s PaperSupercoach Plus stats & analysis while playing*Read the fine printTHINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWFull Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $24 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Seewww.couriermail.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details.Full Digital AccessFeaturesFull Digital AccessFeatures$1Subscribe Now$1for 4 weeksThen $32 charged every 4 weeks.*for 4 weeksThen $32 charged every 4 weeks.**Read the fine printTHINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWFull Digital Access $1 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews at $32 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Seewww.couriermail.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details.Subscribe NowNo lock-in contractUnlimited articles on app & webSubscriber-exclusive news emailsEnjoy games & puzzlesA digital version of Today’s PaperSupercoach Plus stats & analysis while playing*Read the fine printTHINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWFull Digital Access $1 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews at $32 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Seewww.couriermail.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details.Corporate SubscriptionsFull Digital AccessPay Now:$1Full Digital AccessPay Now:$1Payment InformationPayment for the first 4 weeks$1Payment every 4 weeks after that$32Today’s total$1Change SelectionRead the fine printTerms & ConditionsTHINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWFull Digital Access $1 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews at $32 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Seewww.couriermail.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details.TERMS AND CONDITIONSOoops, an error has occurred!Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later.Go back to subscription packagesA NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-outhere.