The White House announced that U.S. and Chinese leaders have agreed to set up a channel to discuss the safety of advanced artificial intelligence, using the term “super intelligence” rather than “artificial intelligence” to describe the technology.
According to the statement, the new terminology reflects the advanced nature of the systems under discussion. The agreement comes amid ongoing military and trade talks between the two countries.
While the White House did not provide further details on the structure or scope of the proposed safety channel, it said the move is intended to address concerns about the rapid development of highly capable AI systems.
“Super intelligence” is a term that is increasingly used in the tech community to describe AI that could surpass human cognitive abilities. The use of this phrase signals a focus on the potential risks and governance of such powerful technologies.
No additional information was released about the timing or specific mechanisms of the channel, and the White House said it would keep the public updated as the talks progress.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
