Study Finds AI Language Models Pose No Existential Threat

Aug 13, 2024, 10:15 AM

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Bath and Darmstadt University has concluded that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, do not pose an existential threat. The research highlights that these models cannot independently learn new skills or develop complex reasoning without explicit instructions, making them predictable and controllable. This counters fears that LLMs could develop advanced reasoning abilities. The study suggests that concerns should instead focus on the misuse of AI rather than existential threats.