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Leading figures in artificial intelligence engaged in heated debates over the technology’s dangers at the World Economic Forum this week, amid discussions of a massive £500 billion AI infrastructure project endorsed by Donald Trump.
AI pioneers, including Google DeepFinds Sir Demis Hassabis and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, voiced serious concerns about AI threats as commercial interests and geopolitical competition overshadow safety considerations. Hassabis emphasised that while AI development cannot be reversed, the emergence of artificial general intelligence poses significant risks to civilisation if left unchecked or misused by malicious actors.
Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, strongly criticised these stance as hypocritical, pointing to his rivals’ aggressive pursuit of AI development and commercialisation. LeCun defended open-source AI models, arguing that restricting their distribution would concentrate power among a select few companies in either the United States or China.
The atmosphere at Davos intensified with OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle’s announcement of their £500 billion US AI infrastructure venture called “Stargate”. The project’s funding remains uncertain, with OpenAI and SoftBank each pledging £15 billion, hoping to secure additional investment through equity and debt financing.
The announcement has sparked speculation about growing tensions between OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft’s leadership, particularly following the termination of their exclusive cloud computing agreement. Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella responded by highlighting his company’s planned £80 billion capital expenditure, emphasising practical applications over market hype.
Business executives at Davos displayed unwavering enthusiasm for AI technology, with OpenAI’s Sarah Friar reporting that AI dominates discussions across all sectors. The infrastructure race continues to accelerate, as evidenced by Meta’s recent announcement of a £60-65 billion capital infrastructure investment for this year.
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