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AI scientists warn it could become uncontrollable ‘at any time’

In an open letter, the scientists warned that a misstep with AI could bring “ catastrophic outcomes” for humans.

Fortune · Sep 17, 2024

Landmark bill aimed at reducing AI's potentially catastrophic danger would either save lives or stifle innovation

The California bill would be the first of its kind in the U.S. to require AI firms building large-scale models to test them for safety.

Fortune · Aug 26, 2024

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 · May 25, 2024

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 · Nov 7, 2023

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’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

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 · Oct 25, 2023

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 · Oct 24, 2023

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 · Sep 12, 2023

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 · Sep 6, 2023

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 · Jul 6, 2023