Researchers from OpenAI, Cambridge, Oxford, and other institutions have concluded that the most effective way to combat the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) is to develop more powerful AI and put it under government control. The paper, titled “Computing power then governance of artificial intelligence,” explores the challenges involved in governing AI development and usage. The main argument centers around controlling access to the hardware required to train and operate advanced AI systems. By doing so, governments can prevent individuals from misusing AI technology. This approach would involve monitoring the production, sale, and operation of AI hardware. Some governments already exercise “compute governance” by restricting the sale of certain GPU models used for AI training. However, the research suggests that manufacturers should integrate “kill switches” into hardware to enable remote enforcement actions like shutting down illegal AI training centers. Nevertheless, the researchers acknowledge the risks associated with such approaches, including privacy concerns, economic impact, and centralization of power. Moreover, advancements in communications-efficient training could make it difficult for governments to locate and shut down hardware associated with illegal AI training. Consequently, an arms race against the illicit use of AI may be necessary, with society utilizing more powerful and governable compute to defend against emerging risks posed by ungovernable compute.
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