The annual AI for Good conference hosted by the U.N. telecommunications agency is set to take place in Geneva this year, with a goal of guiding businesses, consumers, and governments on how to harness the power of new technology while avoiding potential risks. Speakers at the event include OpenAI chief Sam Altman, who created ChatGPT, as well as tech leaders from Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.
The two-day conference will feature discussions on how AI is changing the world and how it can be used for positive developments such as education, healthcare, and disaster management. While AI has been developed for many years, consumer awareness of its capabilities surged after OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, a prominent AI system that generates text, images, and videos using vast datasets.
However, concerns about safety and ethics have been raised by experts in the field. The spread of online disinformation is a significant issue as AI-powered tools can easily produce fake news and blur the line between reality and fiction. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the importance of developing AI that reduces bias, misinformation
