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State of AI Ethics Report, Volume 5 (July 2021)


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Imagine we're talking about making sure robots and smart computers (AI) are good helpers for everyone in the world. Here's what smart people are thinking about:
Making AI Be a Good Helper:
Like when you build with LEGO, we need to think carefully about how we build AI
We want AI to make good decisions and be able to explain why it made them
Just like we care about our planet, we need to make sure AI doesn't waste too much energy
How AI Affects People:
Some people worry AI might take away jobs from humans
We need to make sure AI is fair to everyone (like how teachers should treat all students fairly)
We need to protect people's secrets (like how you wouldn't want someone reading your diary)
Different Countries Working with AI:
Countries like the USA and China are in a friendly race to build the best AI
Some places have more tools to build AI than others (like how some schools might have more computers)
People want to work together to make AI helpful for everyone in the world
Cool Things Happening:
In Montreal (a city in Canada), lots of people are working together to build smart AI
People have special events called "hackathons" where they work together to solve problems with computers
Scientists are finding new ways to make AI better and safer
The big idea is that we want AI to be like a really good friend:
Helpful and kind to everyone
Honest about what it's doing
Careful with people's private information
Good for our planet
Just like how you have rules at home and school to help everyone get along, we need rules to make sure AI helps make the world better for everyone!
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AI InsidersBy Ronald Soh