AI as Normal Technology

Arvind Narayanan will talk about his new paper, which articulates a vision of artificial intelligence as “normal technology,” in contrast to both utopian and dystopian visions that treat AI as a potentially superintelligent entity.

Narayanan will explain why he believes that the impacts of advanced AI, even if transformative, will unfold slowly, making a critical distinction between AI methods, AI applications, and AI adoption. He will discuss a potential division of labor between people and AI in the world with advanced AI and examine the implications of AI as normal technology for AI policy, AI safety, and human progress.