I accept that specific machine learning systems have a value in medical X-Ray and sample analysis and quality control checks where the field of application is controlled and monitored.
I do not, currently, see any real use for the Large Language Models. The results they produce are based on a limited amount of, possibly deliberately selected, data. There is no validation. Further training of the models and especially removing of incorrect data (withdrawn papers etc.) seems difficult to impossible.
We are told that AI will replace many current jobs. I have to wonder that if a job can be replaced with AI is it really a valid job? If it is a valid job will the person really be made redundant or just be moved to a position checking and updating the AI model?
If you need a specific AI/machine learning system, as in the opening paragraph, how much support is needed to update/validate the model on an ongoing basis. At what point is it better just to keep the humans?
Another interesting point, the same as with ‘self-driving’ cars is who is responsible?
If I have a design to calculate I can pick up my Engineers Handbook (which I can reference), select the formulas, make the calculations showing my working and then sign it off. This is my responsibility.
I can ask the question of some AI package and receive an answer. If I use this answer who carries the responsibility when an accident occurs? Is it me for being foolish enough to use an AI package or the AI package provider?
