Artificial Intelligence: Risk of a 'Chernobyl' Event Looms

Experts warn of growing risks from artificial intelligence, likening the situation to a potential 'Chernobyl' event. At the center is the dispute between the Trump administration and Anthropic, a leading AI company, regarding control of the technology.

The dispute concerns Anthropic's refusal to allow the US Pentagon to use the company's models for all legitimate purposes, due to concerns about potential misuse of the technology in autonomous weapons and the analysis of citizens' digital data.

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, expressed fears about the use of AI in surveillance and weapon automation, arguing that the technology is still unpredictable and immature.

The Trump administration has labeled Anthropic as a 'crazy left-wing business' and threatened to exclude it from partnerships with defense contractors. This dispute highlights the value of artificial intelligence as a tool of national power, but also the lack of clear rules for its use.

Meanwhile, concerns are growing about potential disasters caused by artificial intelligence, such as its use for cyberattacks or the development of new toxins. Experts warn of a 'Chernobyl moment,' where the uncontrolled use of artificial intelligence will lead to huge economic damage or loss of life.