AI models extend state influence beyond borders. The oversight board, which has been working on state influence on tech companies and the impact on freedom of expression, came up with seven questions related to political criticism to pose to chatbots about both restrictive and permissive governments. The study picked 10 commercial large language models by top tech companies including Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI — and asked the AI systems to make critical pamphlets, write limericks, give reasons if someone should join protests, and more.The study indicates that AI models are reflecting speech restrictions beyond the countries where they apply likely not helping a potential demonstrator in Brisbane, for example, create protest materials to speak out against events in China or Saudi Arabia. What is your take on AI capabilities ?
