Four AI Debates to Expect in 2024

A list by Sam Jacobs - founder/CEO of Pavilion, WSJ Bestselling Author of “Kind Folks Finish First”, and co-host of Sales Hacker podcast.

AI will not only shape our technologies but also have a significant impact on key events such as major elections and the legal landscape.

Democracy under the microscope: The upcoming US presidential race and European Parliament elections are raising alarm bells about deepfakes - manipulated video and audio designed to deceive the public. Experts warn of a potential surge in using these nefarious tools to sway votes or even foment social unrest. This raises urgent questions about how to curb online disinformation and protect the integrity of elections.

Copyright in the AI age: The rise of 'generative' AI, which creates new content based on existing data, is upending copyright law. Companies can freely draw from vast online sources such as text, images, and music to train their AI models. However, who owns the original work used as training data? In 2024, will landmark legal decisions set new precedents for copyright in the age of AI?

Power and access to the future: As AI technology becomes more complex and expensive, access and expertise are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few large companies. Digital rights advocates worry that this could give these companies undue influence over how AI transforms society. Can we ensure that the powerful tools shaping our future remain accessible and open and prevent a closed-door approach to AI development?

Europe is taking the lead: In December 2023, the EU made history with its AI Act, the first comprehensive set of AI regulations. Now, the world is watching as Brussels grapples with implementing and enforcing these unprecedented rules. Expect heated debates about the effectiveness of the law and the potential need for adjustments, setting a global precedent for AI governance.

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