Steps in this direction are already being taken. In 2016, with little fanfare, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Facebook, and IBM announced a Partnership on AI to benefit people and society. The aim is to advance public understanding of AI and formulate best practices on the challenges and opportunities within the field. The partnership will advance research into developing and testing safe AI systems in areas like automobiles and health care, human-AI collaboration, economic displacement, and how AI can be used for social good.
