Harari Warns AI Could Dominate Language, Law, and Religion
- Historian Yuval Noah Harari warned that humanity risks losing control over language as AI becomes more autonomous.
- Harari highlighted that systems reliant on words, such as religion, law, and finance, are vulnerable to AI’s capabilities in text manipulation.
- He urged leaders to decide if AI should be treated as legal persons before others make those decisions for them.
- Some U.S. states have already passed laws stating that AI cannot be considered a person under the law.
At the World Economic Forum, Harari emphasized the potential for AI to dominate areas built on language by synthesizing and interpreting vast amounts of text. He compared this shift to historical power changes where non-human agents gained influence.
Harari’s remarks underscore the urgency for global leaders to address legal frameworks around AI’s role in society before it evolves beyond their control. (Source)
