Summary
The article discusses concerns about secrecy in artificial intelligence (AI) development, comparing it to historical secrecy around nuclear weapons. It suggests that keeping AI advancements secret could lead to competition resembling an arms race. The authors propose a system of partial sharing to reduce competition and share benefits while maintaining some necessary secrecy.
Key Facts
- The article compares AI secrecy to the secrecy of nuclear weapons development during and after World War II.
- Niels Bohr believed that openness and trust could prevent an arms race but was not supported at the time.
- The article claims that AI is difficult to contain because it is easily copied and spread.
- The U.S. and China are currently in competition over AI advancements.
- Export controls on AI technology are reportedly becoming less effective.
- The authors suggest "partial sharing" to manage competition and ensure mutual benefits in AI development.
- They propose creating international testbeds for AI models to ensure transparency and shared understanding.
