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Journal article
Managing the risks of artificial general intelligence: A human factors and ergonomics perspective
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, Vol.33(5), pp.366-378
2023
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Abstract
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is the next and forthcoming evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Though there could be significant benefits to society, there are also concerns that AGI could pose an existential threat. The critical role of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) in the design of safe, ethical, and usable AGI has been emphasized; however, there is little evidence to suggest that HFE is currently influencing development programs. Further, given the broad spectrum of HFE application areas, it is not clear what activities are required to fulfill this role. This article presents the perspectives of 10 researchers working in AI safety on the potential risks associated with AGI, the HFE concepts that require consideration during AGI design, and the activities required for HFE to fulfill its critical role in what could be humanity's final invention. Though a diverse set of perspectives is presented, there is broad agreement that AGI potentially poses an existential threat, and that many HFE concepts should be considered during AGI design and operation. A range of critical activities are proposed, including collaboration with AGI developers, dissemination of HFE work in other relevant disciplines, the embedment of HFE throughout the AGI lifecycle, and the application of systems HFE methods to help identify and manage risks.
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- Title
- Managing the risks of artificial general intelligence: A human factors and ergonomics perspective
- Authors
- Paul Salmon (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems ScienceChris Baber (Author) - University of BirminghamCatherine Burns (Author) - University of WaterlooTony Carden (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems ScienceNancy J Cooke (Author) - Arizona State UniversityMissy Cummings (Author) - George Mason UniversityPeter A Hancock (Author) - University of Central FloridaScott McLean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems ScienceGemma Read (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - PsychologyNeville A Stanton (Author) - University of Southampton
- Publication details
- Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, Vol.33(5), pp.366-378
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.1002/hfm.20996
- ISSN
- 1520-6564; 2157-4650
- Copyright note
- This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution‐NonCommercial‐NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non‐commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. © 2023 The Authors.Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Health - Psychology
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99734297802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Web Of Science research areas
- Engineering, Manufacturing
- Ergonomics