Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and Chairman of the Board
and Chief Technology Officer, envisions a future where artificial
intelligence (“AI”) systems monitor citizens extensively through a
network of cameras and drones.
Ellison shared his vision during
the ‘Oracle Financial Analyst Meeting 2024’ in an investor Q&A
session, highlighting the potential benefits of AI-driven supervision.
He
said AI will usher in a new era of surveillance that he gleefully said
will ensure “citizens will be on their best behaviour because we are
constantly recording and reporting everything that’s going on.”
This
widespread surveillance will infringe on personal freedoms, creating a
surveillance state. But it’s not only citizens he wants AI to oversee.
He also envisions that AI will monitor law enforcement. “We’re going
to have supervision. Every police officer’s going to be supervised at
all times,” he said.
Ellison’s vision highlights a growing trend
among tech companies to use AI for societal influence, which could
reshape public life in the coming years....<<<Read More>>>...