The dangers of AI art
The appetite for AI-generated work reveals a pessimistic view of the future: one that tells us that our collective imagination…
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Why men shouldn’t control artificial intelligence
Existential anxiety about AI is just patriarchy’s fear of itself.
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Unregulated AI could cause the next Horizon scandal
Without robust regulation, it will be even easier to make automated decisions without people’s knowledge or consent.
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The danger of deepfakes goes far beyond Taylor Swift
Why has it taken an attack on a global star for politicians and regulators to get serious about protecting women…
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Are you ready for Elon Musk to read your mind?
For stroke victims and those who are paralysed, devices that can interpret thoughts are a lifeline. But should Big Tech…
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You won’t be able to ignore AI in 2024
Computer-generated content is about to flood the world.
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What are the key questions Labour needs to answer in 2024?
As we head into an election year, Keir Starmer still has to win over the electorate on a plethora of…
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Who owns the news?
The New York Times’ lawsuit against AI is a fight for the future of journalism.
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Democracy in the era of deepfakes
In October a fabricated clip of Keir Starmer swearing at staff was shared. Imagine the impact if it had happened…
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Authors and artificial intelligence: what next?
In 2024, we need progress on regulation to protect authors, creators and the wider economy from potential harms.
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Navigating the intersection of AI and sustainability
At Cop28 Ahmed Ameen Ashour, the chief sustainability commercial officer for Microsoft Middle East and Africa, explained the data challenge…
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Will Labour grasp the opportunities of new technology?
As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, Keir Starmer must strike a balance between innovation and regulation.
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OpenAI has executed its turbulent priests
Sam Altman’s dramatic firing and rehiring has shown who is really in control of ChatGPT.
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Does AI know you better than you know yourself?
As stretched mental health services turn to tech solutions, Silicon Valley is cashing in – with sometimes alarming consequences.
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Rishi Sunak’s softball interview with Elon Musk was embarrassing to watch
The Prime Minister acted almost as if he was interviewing for a job with the billionaire.
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Why are men so scared of robots?
Sunak and Musk have waited their whole lives to square up against a threat to humanity like AI.
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Voters don’t share Rishi Sunak’s easy-going approach to AI
Their caution is better reflected in Labour’s preference for regulation.
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The Research Brief: What the AI summit should be focusing on
Your weekly dose of policy thinking.
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How AI is speeding up diagnosis
Technology is transforming the speed at which diseases are detected. But what are the risks of rapid innovation?
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Can AI therapy solve the mental health crisis?
Stretched mental health services are turning to tech solutions, but will a chatbot ever master the human mind?