The advent of generative AI (GenAI) has marked a significant milestone in the evolution of technology, pushing boundaries on what seemed possible. Leading American technology companies, like OpenAI and Anthropic, have been at the forefront …
The Strategist on: "Of minds and machines: an AI series"
The start of 2024 has been marked by a wave of predictions regarding the trajectory of artificial intelligence, ranging from optimistic to cautious. Nevertheless, a clear consensus has emerged: AI is already reshaping human experience. …
Artificial Intelligences are not people. They don’t think in the way that people do and it is misguided, or even possibly dangerous, to anthropomorphise them. But it can be helpful to consider the similarities between …
Artificial intelligence will radically transform our societies and economies in the next few years. The world’s democracies, together, have a duty to minimise the risks this new technology poses through smart regulation, without standing in …
In 2016, I witnessed DeepMind’s artificial-intelligence model AlphaGo defeat Go champion Lee Sedol in Seoul. That event was a milestone, demonstrating that an AI model could beat one of the world’s greatest Go players, a …
In the grand tapestry of technological evolution, generative artificial intelligence has emerged as a vibrant and transformative thread. Its extraordinary benefits are undeniable; already it is revolutionising industries and reshaping the way we live, work …
The many capabilities of artificial intelligence already extend to translation, art, coding and even inspiration, making it indispensable in numerous sectors. Yet deepfakes, where AI replicates faces and voices, erode trust. These are weaponised by …
To make cyberspace more defensible—a goal championed by Columbia University and called for in the 2023 US National Cybersecurity Strategy—innovations must not just strengthen defences, but give a sustained advantage to defenders relative to attackers. …
Thinking and learning about artificial intelligence are the mental equivalent of a fission chain reaction. The questions get really big, really quickly. The most familiar concerns revolve around short-term impacts: the opportunities for economic productivity, …