Google CEO Sundar Pichai on AI fear that makes him lose sleep

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has shared his thoughts on the dual nature of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The company’s top executive said that while the technology promises enormous societal benefits, the potential for its misuse by criminals is his primary source of concern. He pointed out the use of AI in creating deepfake photos – convincing hoax images that can be used to fool people online – is his biggest AI nightmare.In a recent interview, Pichai was asked what aspects of AI keep him awake at night. Pichai began his response by emphasising the positive potential of AI.

“With a powerful technology like AI, there are so many benefits we can think of,” Pichai said, citing examples such as AI’s future role in helping to “discover new drugs” and “develop better treatments for cancer.”