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Despite the enthusiastic pursuit of advanced AI capabilities, many experts assert that the need to mitigate risks should be a global priority. However, internal dissent within organizations focused on AI safety has surfaced, indicating deep concerns over trade-offs between profit and safety. Notably, the AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton expressed pride in a backlash against Altman's commercialization efforts, underscoring a growing unease about prioritizing engineering over ethics.
Moreover, as AI systems become more capable of executing complex tasks traditionally performed by humans, the risk of job displacement looms larger. Many essential roles, especially those in administrative capacities, may soon be rendered obsolete by efficient AI agents, leading to widespread unemployment.