QFM020: Irresponsible AI Reading List May 2024
Everything that I found interesting last month about the irresponsible use of AI
In this month’s Irresponsible AI Reading List, we delve into the many challenges and legal ambiguities posed by AI technologies, underscoring the pressing need for clear regulations and responsible practices.
Starting with When AI helps you code, who owns the finished product?, we explore the legal uncertainties surrounding the ownership of AI-generated software code. This article highlights both the productivity gains and the potential legal pitfalls, a theme that resonates with the issues faced by companies relying on AI tools.
Similarly, AI-Generated Employee Handbooks Are Causing Mayhem At The Companies That Use Them sheds light on the legal and financial risks of using AI-generated documents in HR, emphasizing the necessity of professional oversight to ensure compliance with labour laws.
Contrasting with these practical concerns, A Plea for Sober AI calls for a balanced perspective on AI advancements. The article criticises the excessive hype and advocates for a realistic appreciation of AI’s capabilities, urging us to focus on practical and efficient applications.
Across these articles, a clear theme emerges: while AI offers remarkable advantages, the lack of clear guidelines and the pervasive hype can lead to significant risks.
As always, the Quantum Fax Machine Propellor Hat Key will guide your browsing.
When AI helps you code, who owns the finished product? (thereegister.com): The article discusses the complexities and legal uncertainties surrounding the ownership of software code partially generated by AI tools. It highlights the potential productivity benefits of AI in coding, while emphasising that the lack of clear legal guidelines on AI-generated content ownership could lead to significant issues for developers and companies relying on these tools.
#AI #Coding #IntellectualProperty #SoftwareDevelopment #LegalTech
AI-Generated Employee Handbooks Are Causing Mayhem At The Companies That Use Them (forbes.com): AI-generated employee handbooks, increasingly used by companies to save time and costs, are often incomplete and legally deficient, leading to significant legal and financial risks for employers. This trend highlights the need for professional oversight to ensure compliance with labour laws and avoid costly errors.
#AI #HR #EmployeeHandbooks #LegalRisks #Business
A Plea for Sober AI (dbreunig.com): This article argues that the excessive hype surrounding AI obscures the genuine advancements and practical applications of the technology, leading to unrealistic expectations and potential misuse. Breunig advocates for a more grounded appreciation of AI’s capabilities, emphasising the importance of understanding its limitations and focusing on consistent, efficient use cases.
#AI #TechHype #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenAI #Google
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