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AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says AI policy must be based on ‘science, not science fiction’


Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford computer scientist and startup founder sometimes known as “the Godmother of AI,” has outlined “three fundamental principles for

In particular, Li said that it’s critical for policymakers to understand that chatbots and co-pilot programs “are not forms of intelligence with intentions, free will or consciousness,” so they can avoid “the distraction of far-fetched scenarios” and focus instead on “vital challenges.” Lastly, Li said these policy must empower “the entire AI ecosystem — including open-source communities and academia.” “Limiting it will create barriers and slow innovation, particularly for academic institutions and researchers who have fewer resources than their private-sector counterparts.”

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