— It is important to be aware of both the potential benefits and risks of AI in government. We need to work together to ensure that AI is used responsibly and ethically, and that it benefits all of society. Continue reading
02Nov/23
Tag Archives: Existential risk from artificial general intelligence
02Nov/23
Was The UK AI summit held at at Bletchley Park museum a recruitment for next generation of government agents?
November 2, 2023 — The UK AI Summit held at Bletchley Park Museum was not specifically a recruitment event for the next generation of government agents. However, it is likely that some of the attendees were interested in working for the government in some capacity, and it is possible that the government was looking to identify potential talent. Continue reading
28Sep/23
Does AI have a right to free speech? Only if it supports our right to free thought
Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin
The world has witnessed breathtaking advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), with ChatGPT being one of the best known examples. To prevent harm and misuse of the technology, politicians are now considering regulating AI. Yet they face an overlooked barrier: AI may have a right to free speech.
17Sep/23
What problems can AI solve in Africa?
Sept. 17, 2023 — Whether or not AI will save Africa is a complex question with no easy answer. There are many factors to consider, such as the specific ways in which AI is used, the level of infrastructure and development in Africa, and the social and political landscape. Continue reading
08Jun/23
Martin Luther had a dream. Is AI what he meant? Just asking
June 8, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — I’m not sure that Martin Luther King, Jr. had artificial intelligence in mind when he gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. However, it is possible that he could have seen AI as a tool that could be used to help achieve his dream of a more just and equitable society. Continue reading
07Jun/23
ChatGPT and Generative AI Are Not Synonymous, Understand the Difference
June 7, 2023 /Technology/ — ChatGPT is a specific type of generative AI, but not all generative AI is ChatGPT. Generative AI is a broad term that refers to any type of AI that can create new content, such as text, images, or music. ChatGPT is a specific type of generative AI that is designed to generate text that is similar to human-written text.
ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) that was created by OpenAI. LLMs are trained on massive datasets of text and code. This training allows them to learn the patterns of human language and to generate text that is similar to human-written text. ChatGPT is particularly good at generating creative text formats, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. Continue reading
15May/23
AI can prompt peace
15, 2023 /World/ –Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way that warfare is conducted. In the past, wars were fought with large numbers of troops and weapons. Today, AI is being used to develop new weapons that are more precise and effective. This is raising concerns about the potential for AI to be used to create new forms of warfare that are more destructive and deadly. Continue reading
21Apr/23
ChatGPT: lessons learned from Italy’s temporary ban of the AI chatbot
Oreste Pollicino, Bocconi University and Giovanni De Gregorio, Bocconi University
In March 2023, Italy became the first western country to block the advanced chatbot known as ChatGPT.
The Italian data protection authority, Garante, cited concerns over the protection of personal data when making this decision. It has given OpenAI, the California-based company that created ChatGPT, until the end of April to comply with its demands.
24Mar/23
OpenAI: Ethics and intelligence
By Adam Smith | Tech correspondent
OpenAI rolled out GPT-4 last week, the new artificial intelligence service that powers ChatGPT.
The main addition to the new model is that it can now “understand” images – writing captions and descriptions, as well as explaining jokes behind memes – and write computer code. Continue reading