And that way forward is anything but clear right now. The same number—58 percent—said they were not worried about the potential for AI to “destroy humanity” but 42 percent said they expected it might within 5 to 10 years. For now, “the big platform providers are forced to essentially have open access to allow startup companies to build on their models,” said AOL founder Steve Case. “In our case as it relates to generative AI and other technologies it is really an exciting time,” said WalMart’s Doug McMillon. “As Vito Corleone said in the first Godfather movie, ‘as long as your business doesn’t interfere with mine.’”Print Article

Source: New York Times June 12, 2023 18:37 UTC