We’re Doing AI All Wrong. Here’s How to Get It Right | Sasha Luccioni | TED
In her compelling TED talk, “We’re Doing AI All Wrong. Here’s How to Get It Right,” Sasha Luccioni challenges the dominant narrative surrounding artificial intelligence. Rather than heralding massive language models (LLMs) as the panacea for the world’s problems, Luccioni argues that these behemoths are perpetuating harmful practices at the expense of both people and the planet.
She critiques the “bigger is better” mentality prevailing in tech, highlighting the environmental toll of vast data centers and their staggering energy consumption. For instance, the potential CO2 emissions from OpenAI’s upcoming data center could rival that of an entire country. Luccioni proposes an alternative: smaller, task-specific models that maintain performance while drastically reducing energy use and costs.
By promoting models that operate effectively on personal devices, she envisions a more equitable landscape where diverse AI solutions address critical challenges, from climate change to societal needs. Luccioni emphasizes the urgency for regulatory frameworks that ensure accountability and sustainability in AI, urging the world to rethink its approach. In a call to action, she invites us to collaborate on a future where AI serves humanity, advocating for a paradigm shift that prioritizes environmental consciousness over corporate greed.
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