There are opinions and opinions. That of , has special relevance. and this Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) the fear a two great issues in the evolution of human beings: the artificial intelligence and Donald Trump.
In fact, if you have to choose just one, it’s clear: Trump scares him more.
He explained it in an interview with the German newspaper The mirrorwhere he proposes a “turbulent” horizon for society, of which he says I have never seen “such a high level of uncertainty”.
“In some way, everything is in question, the old certainties no longer count, new technologies are catapulting onto the world stage, the geopolitical balance is in danger,” reasons the Nobel Prize winner in Economics in 2024.
At 58 years old, Acemoğlu, born in Istanbul (Türkiye) and educated in the United Kingdom, is one of the most renowned economists and celebrated of the planet. He co-authored by Why nations failwritten in four hands with James A. Robinson, admits his concern.
“I’m curious to see what will destroy humanity: the intelligence of artificial intelligence or the stupidity of Donald Trump“, he proposes. And, as we already mentioned, he opts for the American tycoon as the main risk factor when they make him choose.
That doesn’t mean I see AI as harmless. In his opinion, artificial intelligence is “wonderful” and full of virtues, “but it is being used and developed incorrectly, like so many excellent things.”
“If AI were developed and implemented correctly, the technology could bring enormous benefits. It could become a powerful tool for workers and for our communication. But none of this is likely as long as the technology remains in the hands of OpenAI and other large technology companies“he adds with a concern that other specialists in technology and social development share.
