Exploring the AI Race: Workshop Insights and General AI Challenge Launch

GoodAI and AI Roadmap Institute held a workshop in Tokyo at the ARAYA headquarters on October 13, 2017, with the aim of addressing potential pitfalls of the race for transformative AI. The workshop brought together key stakeholders and experts in the field to discuss various aspects of the AI race and to brainstorm solutions to mitigate risks associated with it.

The participants at the workshop included representatives from GoodAI, CSER, Slovak Academy of Science, CFI, University of Tokyo, Peking University, Araya, Scientific American, CSER, FLI, and Dwango AI Laboratory. The diverse group of participants helped to bring different perspectives to the discussion and fostered interdisciplinary dialogue on the topic.

The workshop also laid the groundwork for the upcoming General AI Challenge Round 2: Race Avoidance, which is set to launch on January 18, 2018. The challenge aims to crowdsource mitigation strategies for risks associated with the AI race and promote AI safety research beyond the boundaries of the AI safety community.

One of the key takeaways from the workshop was the importance of incentivizing actors to cooperate in the development of AI. Establishing trust among stakeholders, fostering discussions between diverse groups, and promoting transparency in roadmaps and motivations were identified as crucial steps to ensure a safe and beneficial future for humanity.

The workshop also delved into questions about the nature of the AI race, the role of different actors and stakeholders, and possible scenarios for how the race might unfold. Participants discussed the advantages and limitations of various governance structures for AI development, including regulation, self-regulation, and structured incentives.

Overall, the workshop and the upcoming General AI Challenge aim to raise awareness about the potential risks of the AI race and encourage collaborative efforts to address these challenges. By involving a diverse group of stakeholders and experts in the discussion, the hope is to find innovative solutions and strategies to guide the development of AI towards a positive future for all of humanity.