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Big tech has distracted world from existential risk of AI, says top scientist

Max Tegmark argues that the downplaying is not accidental and threatens to delay, until it’s too late, the strict regulations needed

The Guardian - UK

AI may accelerate job losses and carbon emissions, report finds

But economists say it could be offset by the creation of new roles and non-automated sectors

The Guardian - UK

Unveiling the Pioneers: Uncover the Top AI Influencers Making Waves in the Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, transforming industries and shaping our future.

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AI firms ‘should include members of public on boards to protect society’

Expert Yoshua Bengio says independent oversight needed as advances in technology accelerate

The Guardian - UK

Montreal Research Hub Spearheads Global AI Ethics Debate

Rapid developments in artificial intelligence -- and recent turmoil at industry powerhouse OpenAI -- have brought fresh attention to a key hub of ethics research related to the technology in Montreal, led by Canadian "godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio.

International Business Times

TechScape: Why Sunak’s ‘vanity jamboree’ on AI safety was actually … a success

Against the odds, world leaders agreed on a landmark declaration to bring stronger oversight to AI. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried’s very bad week

The Guardian - UK

Tech firms to allow vetting of AI tools, as Musk warns all human jobs threatened

‘There will come a point where no job is needed’, says Elon Musk, who predicts ‘AI will be able to do everything’

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Wednesday briefing: Inside the battle to contain – and capitalise on – artificial intelligence

In today’s newsletter: As Rishi Sunak gets ready to host a global AI summit at Bletchley Park, our global technology editor explains how experts want to mitigate its risks and harness its power

The Guardian - UK

AI firms must be held responsible for harm they cause, ‘godfathers’ of technology say

Authors and academics also warn development of advanced systems ‘utterly reckless’ without safety checks

The Guardian - UK

Threats like AI-aided bioweapons confound policymakers - Roll Call

AI-generated biothreats are among risks that the White House, U.S. lawmakers and foreign officials are working furiously to prevent.

Roll Call

Turing Prize laureate and GCHQ boss join Sunak’s AI taskforce

The Prime Minister announced in April that the Government would invest £100 million for a taskforce on AI.

The Independent UK

Five ways AI could improve the world: ‘We can cure all diseases, stabilise our climate, halt poverty’

It is not yet clear how the power and possibilities of AI will play out. Here are the best-case scenarios for how it might help us develop new drugs, give up dull jobs and live long, healthy lives

The Guardian - UK

'Godfather' of AI Professor Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' as experts warn it could wipe out the human race

The new statement warns of a deeper concern, saying AI could be used to develop new chemical weapons

Wales Online

One of the three 'godfathers of A.I.' feels 'lost' because of the direction the technology has taken

Professor Yoshua Bengio believes it's not too late to get artificial intelligence on the right path.

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AI poses a 'risk of extinction' to humanity, Sam Altman warns

The OpenAI CEO is one of hundreds of experts to warn against artificial intelligence's existential risk to humanity.

Fortune

Leading A.I. expert says Big Tech's breakneck arms race threatens the 'very nature of truth'

One of the world's leading A.I. experts says the race by tech companies for A.I. supremacy is 'unhealthy,' and that breaking the cycle won't be easy.

The Independent UK

Scientists warn of AI dangers but don't agree on solutions

Computer scientists who helped build the foundations of today’s artificial intelligence technology are warning of its dangers, but that doesn’t mean they agree on what those dangers are or how to prevent them

The Independent UK

'Godfather of AI' leaves Google, warns of tech's dangers

Geoffrey Hinton, the man widely considered as the “godfather” of artificial intelligence, has left Google — with a message sharing his concerns about potential dangers stemming from the same technology he helped build

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‘The Godfather of A.I.’ just quit Google and says he regrets his life’s work because it can be hard to stop ‘bad actors from using it for bad things’

Geoffrey Hinton pioneered some of the key technologies behind advanced A.I. tools today.

The Guardian - UK

From pope’s jacket to napalm recipes: how worrying is AI’s rapid growth?

Google boss says issue keeps him up at night, while thousands have urged six-month pause on creation of ‘giant’ AIs

The Conversation

News coverage of artificial intelligence reflects business and government hype — not critical voices

The news media plays a key role in shaping public perception about artificial intelligence. Since 2017, when Ottawa launched its Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, AI has been hyped as a key resource for the Canadian economy.

Financial Times

Elon Musk and other tech experts call for ‘pause’ on advanced AI systems

More than 1,000 researchers and executives sign open letter to halt what they describe as a ‘dangerous’ arms race

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