Internet giant Google regards artificial intelligence ( AI ) as a double - edged sword , with the technology bringing both gains and disadvantages to society , according to co - founder Sergey Brown 's annual Founders ’ Letter . He talked up the many benefits of Google 's AI , from language recognition to preventing fraud . He notes how computing power has exploded since Google was founded in 1998, and how, at that time, the technique which now forms the backbone of contemporary AI, neural networks, was just “a forgotten footnote in computer science.” However , Brin also warned of AI 's impact on the jobs market and its use to manipulate public opinion , and that the future should be approached with " responsibility , care and humility " .
Internet giant Google regards artificial intelligence ( AI ) as a double - edged sword , with the technology bringing both gains and disadvantages to society , according to co - founder Sergey Brown 's annual Founders ’ Letter . He talked up the many benefits of Google 's AI , from language recognition to preventing fraud . However , Brin also warned of AI 's impact on the jobs market and its use to manipulate public opinion , and that the future should be approached with " responsibility , care and humility " .