Andrew Yang, a former Democratic
presidential candidate, discussed the risks associated with artificial
intelligence (AI) in an interview with Fox News Digital. He emphasized that the
government is inadequately preparing for the potential dangers of AI.
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| Andrew Yang speaks to attendees ahead of Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips' arrival at a campaign rally on January 22, 2024 in Manchester, New Hampshire. ((Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)) |
According to Yang, AI is a potent technology with both positive and negative aspects, depending on how it is utilized. He pointed out instances such as deepfake videos used for political manipulation, fake images impacting the stock market, and robocalls impersonating President Biden to discourage voter turnout.
Yang expressed concern that in the
near future, discerning the truth from falsehood will become increasingly
challenging, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and
manipulation. He also suggested that denying the authenticity of incriminating
videos might become a common defense strategy.
Yang emphasized that significant
and transformative changes will accompany the rise of AI, and he expressed
concern that our institutions are woefully unprepared for these developments.
Experts have consistently warned about the potential for substantial job losses
in the United States due to AI. Last year, FOX Business reported that 27% of
jobs are at a high risk of automation as a consequence of the AI boom.
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks at FreedomFest in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 (Fox News Digital)
A recent study indicated that with the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence platforms like Chat GPT, approximately 40% of the global workforce will need to undergo re-skilling over the next three years. Reflecting on his 2020 presidential campaign, Yang reiterated his ongoing concern about job loss, citing an IMF statement that suggested around 40% of global jobs could be impacted. He emphasized that this issue is already influencing global politics and is only in its early stages.
Yang conveyed a firm stance on the
insufficient preparations for the impact of AI on the labor market in an interview
with Fox News Digital. While in South Carolina campaigning for Democratic Rep.
Dean Phillips, who is challenging President Biden in the presidential primary,
Yang's remarks echoed the urgency of addressing AI's implications.
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| 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang (left) teams up with Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who's running for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination, at a Dean campaign event, on Jan. 18, 2024 in Manchester, New Hampshire (Fox News - Monica Oroz) |
Phillips, in his own recent
comments on AI, stressed the limited time available, stating, "AI, my friends, we don't have 100 years."
He emphasized that there are only a few months, or at most a couple of years,
to confront this challenge. Phillips expressed his readiness and anticipation
for the AI impact, declaring his intention to become the first AI president. As
part of his strategy, Phillips pledged to establish an AI "task force" dedicated to studying
the applications and outcomes of artificial intelligence.
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