Regarded as the "Godmother of Artificial Intelligence," Stanford University computer scientist and startup founder Fei-Fei Li has put forward "three fundamental principles for future AI policy making" ahead of next week's Paris AI Action Summit. She emphasizes that AI policies must be based on "science, not science fiction."
Fei-Fei Li believes that policymakers should focus on the realities of artificial intelligence rather than constructing grand future scenarios based on utopian or apocalyptic visions. She specifically points out that chatbots and co-pilot programs are not "intelligent forms with intent, free will, or consciousness," and policymakers should avoid "far-fetched scenarios" and concentrate on "significant challenges."
Secondly, she stresses the "pragmatism" of policies rather than ideological precedents. Policy-making should "minimize unintended consequences while encouraging innovation."
Finally, Fei-Fei Li highlights the empowering role of policies for "the entire AI ecosystem — including the open-source community and academia." "Open AI models and computational tools are crucial for progress," she states, "restricting openness creates barriers and hinders innovation, especially for academic institutions and researchers with fewer resources than their private sector counterparts."
Fei-Fei Li's viewpoints provide an important reference framework for AI policy development, emphasizing the significance of being grounded in reality, encouraging innovation, and empowering the ecosystem.
