A new survey of AI experts conducted by Axios, Generation Lab, and Syracuse University found that a majority support the creation of a federal “Department of AI” to regulate the emerging technology.<\/p>\n
The survey found that 37% of respondents favored a federal agency to regulate AI, compared to 22% who favored a global organization or treaty, 16% who favored Congress, 4% who favored the White House, and 3% who favored the private sector.<\/p>\n
The survey also found that experts are split on the likelihood of AI escaping human control. About 1 in 5 experts (20%) said AI will “definitely” stay in human control, while the rest were split between those saying AI will “probably” or “definitely” get out of human control (38%) and those saying “probably not” (32%).<\/p>\n
The survey’s findings come ahead of a series of AI forums on Capitol Hill, beginning September 13 and hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The forums will feature top U.S. tech CEOs and AI specialists.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the survey delves into the experts’ perspectives on AI’s control, with varying opinions on whether AI will escape human control. 62% of respondents predict that AI will exacerbate racial, gender, and economic disparities, while 77% see AI affecting job roles in customer service, and a substantial portion expect job losses in art, design, content creation, and administrative sectors due to AI.<\/p>\n
The survey’s authors said the findings suggest that AI experts are “united in a view that the emerging technologies must be regulated.”<\/p>\n