Speaking to BBC, he further notes that technology may as well be harnessed by “bad actors.” According to Mr. Wozniak, AI contents should well-labelled, and also highlighted the need for proper regulation in the industry.
In March, Apple, along with Meta CEO Elon Musk signed a letter, urging a halt to the development of more potent AI models.
Mr. Wozniak, also referred to as Woz in the tech community, is a seasoned veteran of Silicon Valley who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs and created the company's first computer./ In an interview with BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman, he discussed his fears as well as the advantages of artificial intelligence.
"AI is so intelligent it's open to the bad players, the ones that want to trick you about who they are," said Kleinman.
AI refers to computer programs that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence. This includes systems that can identify objects in images and chatbots that can comprehend queries and provide responses that seem human.
While Mr. Wozniak ardently believes that AI will not be replaying humans, since it lacks emotions. However, he warns against bad actors, since AI is making them more realistic, one example being generative AI ChatGPT that can carve texts which sounds human and “intelligent.”
A Human Really has to Take the Responsibility
Wozniak believes that any product of the artificial intelligence be held accountable for those who publish it. "A human really has to take the responsibility for what is generated by AI," he says.
The large tech companies that "feel they can kind of get away with anything" should be held accountable by regulations, according to him.
Yet he expressed doubt that authorities would make the correct decisions, saying, "I think the forces that drive for money usually win out, which is sort of sad."
Technology cannot be Stopped
Mr. Wozniak, a computer pioneer, believes that those developing artificial intelligence now might learn from the chances lost during the early stages of the internet. Although "we can't stop the technology," in his opinion, we can teach individuals to recognize fraud and other nefarious attempts to obtain personal information.
Last week, the current CEO of Apple, Tim Cook told investors that is crucial to be “deliberate and thoughtful,” is a way to approach AI. "We view AI as huge, and we'll continue weaving it in our products on a very thoughtful basis," he said.