Mark Cuban Cautions Against AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT; But Why?

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has recently raised concerns over the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms and their potential to spread misinformation online, CNBC reports.

Cuban made his comments on an episode of "The Problem with Jon Stewart" podcast, where he explored the impact of AI on society and the spread of false information. Is the Shark Tank investor's latest prediction correct?

Could AI Bring About Online Misinformation?

Cuban believes that AI platforms, such as ChatGPT, could further aggravate the issue of fake news on social media platforms, as these systems place the decision-making power in the hands of computers.

"Once these things start taking on a life of their own ... it will be difficult for us to define why and how the machine makes the decisions it makes, and who controls the machine," Cuban voiced.

As more people turn to social media platforms, such as TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter, for their news, they are increasingly exposed to false information. A NewsGuard investigation found that nearly 20% of videos presented as search results on TikTok contained misinformation. With more people using AI systems like ChatGPT to create content, this problem could become even more severe, as the technology is still in its early stages and prone to making errors.

Here's an early example: Gizmodo reports that readers compelled the tech media site CNET to make numerous major revisions to a post published in the tech news portal last January. This comes after CNET published posts generated by artificial intelligence software that were later discovered to have significant inaccuracies.

Instances like this make it challenging for people and governing bodies to understand why certain decisions are being made and who is responsible for them. With the growth of AI, the spread of false information could become even more widespread and challenging to regulate.

Adapting to New Technology

Cuban also commented on the different reactions of different generations to AI and the spread of misinformation. He said that while older generations may not fully understand the impact of AI, younger generations are more aware and able to block out false information.

"Our generation, Gen X and older, doesn't get it," Cuban said in the podcast. "Gen Z and younger, they're not only native to it, they know how to block things out ... They're more in tune to all these issues."

This highlights the need for education and awareness about the potential consequences of AI, particularly for those who are less familiar with the technology.

ChatGPT, for example, has been at the top of many universities' priority lists, with administrators forming task forces and holding university-wide discussions to address the tool, with much of the advice focusing on technology adaptation.

The Problem with Artificial Intelligence

Since its launch in November, ChatGPT has become a popular platform, with hundreds of millions of users leveraging its machine-learning capabilities. However, the system has also been proven to be fallible, with users discovering loopholes and tendencies for bias.

Bard, Google's AI chatbot, suffers a similar problem. Alphabet Inc., Google's parent firm, recently lost $100 billion in market value due to a single error.

Cuban's concerns about the rise of AI and misinformation online are reasonable. As AI systems become more advanced, it will become even more challenging to regulate their impact on society and control the spread of false information.

With millions of people having free access to AI systems like ChatGPT, steps must be taken to ensure that these systems are used responsibly and in a way that does not harm society.

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