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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Nimo Omer

Monday briefing: How the world is (or isn’t) trying to rein in the wild west of artificial intelligence

Visitors stand near a sign  at an artificial intelligence robot booth at an exhibition in China.
Visitors stand near a sign at an artificial intelligence robot booth at an exhibition in China. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters

Good morning. I know what you’re thinking: AI again?!

Though it can feel tiresome, there is a reason behind all of the fervour this technology creates. AI, a term that encompasses a number of emergent tools inspired by human intelligence, has the potential to redefine and transform almost all aspects of life. From personalised medicine to increased powers in policing, AI has become increasingly integrated in the way society functions, bringing with it a slew of malign side effects that have only recently become apparent.

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