Dalila Durães, vice-president of the Portuguese Association for Artificial Intelligence, agreed this Thursday that there is a real risk in the artificial intelligence sector. The executive acknowledged that the technology presents dangers that society should not ignore.
However, Durães warned that the intense media debate about AI dangers may not be as innocent as it seems. According to the vice-president, part of this public debate may constitute "some type of dangerous marketing" promoted by the tech companies themselves.
The implicit suggestion is that industry giants may be using warnings about artificial intelligence risks as a communication strategy to influence public opinion and possibly regulators, rather than being genuine expressions of concern.
