5 things about AI you may have missed today: IBM CEO on AI accountability, China’s big AI plans, more
It was another interesting day in the artificial intelligence space with areas such as regulation, healthcare, and big tech witnessing some big developments. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, in an interview, highlighted that the US government should hold big tech companies accountable for any harm caused by the technology. In other news, China is gearing up to increase its AI and computing capabilities at an exponential rate. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.
In an interview with Politico Tech, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna called for Washington to hold big firms working with AI accountable in case their products and tools are used to cause any kind of trouble. He also emphasizes that companies deploying AI should take responsibility for the problems caused by its use, such as employment discrimination. He argues against granting AI companies the same sweeping legal protections as social media platforms and suggests that holding violators accountable in court would incentivize the creation of safer AI systems that comply with existing laws.
“Two thousand years of economic history have shown us that if you are legally liable for what you create, it tends to create a lot more accountability,” he told Politico Tech.
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China is setting its sights on boosting its computing power by more than a third over the next three years, according to a Bloomberg report. This strategic initiative aims to support local suppliers and strengthen technology self-reliance.
China has set a target of achieving more than 300 exaflops of computing capacity across its technology sector by 2025, up from the current 220 exaflops. This goal has been outlined in a joint statement involving various
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