AI What Do: A framework for thinking about AI power and human agency (osh.works)

A new framework titled "AI What Do" explores the relationship between AI capabilities, human agency, and centralized power. This model positions AI's current state as low on capability yet high on power concentration, highlighting the predominance of few tech giants, such as OpenAI and Google, in the AI landscape. The framework visualizes two future scenarios: one where AI is widely accessible (Ag), granting individuals significant control over its use, and another where power is consolidated in a single entity (Bg), limiting human agency and reinforcing inequality. This framework is significant for the AI/ML community as it prompts critical discussions about the ethical and societal implications of AI deployment. It stresses the importance of choices in how AI technology is adopted and utilized, advocating for diverse and open-source models as a means to increase individual agency while reducing the risks associated with centralized power. As AI capabilities continue to grow rapidly, the community is encouraged to consider proactive steps to support decentralized practices, making the technology more inclusive and equitable for users.