Bad AI Use Cases: How to Spot Them and Avoid Them

In today's episode, the DAS crew discussed the topic of "bad AI" - how to spot it and avoid it.

Key Points Discussed

- Examples of bad AI use cases: deepfakes, autonomous weapons, bias/discrimination in AI, AI-enhanced cyberattacks, surveillance/privacy violations.

- Debate over whether some "bad" use cases could be justified from certain perspectives - e.g. using autonomous drones in war.

- Need for businesses to be cautious with productivity monitoring and surveillance of employees using AI - can add stress and negatively impact workplace culture.

- Concerns over use of AI in recruitment processes - applicant-screening AIs could be gamed by other AIs used by applicants.

- Dangers of using AI without human oversight in high-risk, high-impact areas where failures could be catastrophic.

- Issues around AI hallucination and false information. Need for human verification of AI-generated outputs.

- AI-enabled identity theft via cloned voices/videos is an emerging threat.

- Generational shifts may change perceptions of what's real - younger gens growing up with AI may be more discerning.

Key Takeaways

- Avoid using AI without human oversight in high-risk situations.

- Be cautious about workplace monitoring AI - consider ethics and employee perceptions.

- Verify AI outputs, use human experts to spot inaccuracies.

- Educate yourself and others on AI capabilities to enhance critical thinking.

- Implement AI thoughtfully after considering benefits/risks and communicating with stakeholders.