The limitations of generative artificial intelligence models were highlighted by Jimmy Wales, the cofounder of Wikipedia, during his session at the Web Summit 2023 in Portugal. He expressed his doubts about the reliability of models such as ChatGPT, stating that while it is fun to play with, it falls short when it comes to serious use.
Wales also addressed the scrutiny surrounding generative AI, comparing it to past instances of alarmism surrounding new technologies. He emphasized the need for responsible and factually accurate AI chatbots, suggesting that they could be deployed in various fields if they are heavily filtered and avoid low-quality sources.
During his session, Wales also shared examples of how emerging technologies often face unwarranted alarmism, drawing parallels to the early days of eBay and the scrutiny faced by Wikipedia after a brief vandalism incident.
In response to a question about generative AI companies receiving sufficient scrutiny, Wales pointed out that emerging technologies often face lazy alarmism. He believes that chatbots like ChatGPT are not good enough and emphasized the need for greater scrutiny and improvement in their capabilities.
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