A Microsoft AI engineer has come forward with alarming concerns regarding the company’s Copilot Designer AI image generator. Previously known as Bing Image Creator, the AI has been generating disturbing imagery including violence, illicit underage behavior, biases, and conspiracy theories.
The engineer, who attempted to alert Microsoft about the issue, claims that the company did not take immediate action or conduct an investigation into the matter. Frustrated by the lack of response, the engineer sent letters to both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft’s board, urging them to remove Copilot Designer from public use and conduct a thorough investigation.
The safety of children using the AI has also been called into question, as well as the overall lack of regulation in the AI industry. The engineer emphasized the need for reporting mechanisms for harmful AI products and urged for immediate action to prevent the spread of disturbing images.
In response to the concerns raised, a Microsoft spokesperson provided a statement acknowledging the employee’s worries and expressing the company’s commitment to addressing them. It remains to be seen what steps Microsoft will take to rectify the issue and ensure the safety of users using their AI technology. The Liberty Conservative will continue to monitor this story as it develops.
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