Part 6/12:
Threats Ahead: Misinformation, Cybersecurity, and Biosecurity
Beyond hardware and energy, Schmidt raises concerns about three major threats accompanying AI's rise:
Misinformation and Fake Media: AI-driven fake videos, news, and disinformation campaigns threaten democracies and stability.
Cyberattacks: As software advances, so do the capabilities for sophisticated cyber warfare, making cyberattacks a significant threat.
Biological Risks: Perhaps most alarming is the potential for bioengineering— using AI techniques to modify pathogens in ways that are undetectable but highly dangerous, posing a risk of biological crises.