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A NOBEL physics prize winner warned today of the speed of artificial intelligence (AI) development, saying we need to be “very careful” and “very thoughtful.”
British-Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton said the pace of change in AI is “much faster” than he expected and there has not been enough time to complete the research he believes is required.
His work has laid the foundations for technology that allows computers to mimic human intelligence, but his recent efforts have centred on advocating for safer AI.
Politicians who continue to welcome contracts with US companies without considering the risks and consequences of total dependency in the years to come are undermining the raison d’etre of the NHS, argues Dr JOHN PUNTIS
Speaking to the Morning Star’s Ceren Sagir, general secretary of the National Union of Journalists LAURA DAVISON outlines the threats to journalism from Palestine to Britain, and the unique challenges confronting the industry through the rise of AI
NICOLA SARAH HAWKINS explains how an under-regulated introduction of AI into education is already exacerbating inequalities
