Blog – Page 123 – Technology vs Humanity: the coming clash of man and machine

We need to talk about AI! A new short-film by Futurist Gerd Leonhard: what you need to know about artificial intelligence

I am very excited about my latest short film (the others are here) outlining my views on my #1 speaking topic: humans versus/with machines, artificial intelligence and the future of humanity in a world where machines can hear, see, speak, learn and ‘think’. On the one hand, artificial intelligence (AI) clearly has the capacity to improve … Continue reading "We need to talk about AI! A new short-film by Futurist Gerd Leonhard: what you need to know about artificial intelligence"

AI profiling : the social and moral hazards of ‘predictive’ policing

Durham Constabulary has been developing an algorithm to better predict the risk posed by offenders and to ensure that only the most “suitable” are granted police bail. Read full Article

Study: AI Fears Diminish, But People Seek More Help Reskilling

Citizens in developed countries are not terribly frightened that artificial intelligence and robots will take their jobs. But they do realize AI is coming, and want more help updating their skills. Read full Article

The new elite’s phoney crusade to save the world – without changing anything

Today’s titans of tech and finance want to solve the world’s problems, as long as the solutions never, ever threaten their own wealth and power. By A successful society is a progress machine. It takes in the raw material of innovations and produces broad human advancement. Read full Article

World Leaders at Davos Call for Global Rules on Technology (via the NYT) #digitalethics

“The rapid spread of digital technology in daily life and the implications that has on the future of work and data security will require more international cooperation, not less, Ms. Merkel said. But she acknowledged that nobody knows how to wri...