Sir Stephen Fry says AI is ‘not immune from contamination’ and can do ‘too much’
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Sir Stephen Fry says AI is ‘not immune from contamination’ and can do ‘too much’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Stephen Fry has warned that artificial intelligence is “not immune” from being “contaminated” with “people’s hatred, weirdness and grooming”. “AI is not immune from that, obviously, because it is entirely composed of everything out there.” Sir Stephen warned of “meaningless and useless nonsense” being added to AI and told of his “deep worry” about the technology being “compromised”. The comedian, known for BBC comedy Blackadder and hosting quiz show QI, also said AI can do “too much” and that the technology could “ruin” the experience of being alive. Sir Stephen told the audience that AI can be of “unbelievable use” in education if used to engage a child in a “Socratic method” which questions them on subjects.

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UK must not let AI ‘wash over our economy’, says Science Secretary
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UK must not let AI ‘wash over our economy’, says Science Secretary

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'Godfather of AI' shortens odds that new technology will wipe out human race over the next 30 years
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'Godfather of AI' shortens odds that new technology will wipe out human race over the next 30 years

Daily Mail  

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Live Mint  

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Regulations needed to stop AI being used for ‘bad things’ – Geoffrey Hinton
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Regulations needed to stop AI being used for ‘bad things’ – Geoffrey Hinton

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns AI could reach a ‘dangerous point’ in future
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns AI could reach a ‘dangerous point’ in future

Hindustan Times  

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Wired  

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OpenAI researchers warned of powerful AI discovery before CEO fired
1 year, 4 months ago

OpenAI researchers warned of powerful AI discovery before CEO fired

The Independent  

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AI poses a profound threat – but could also help us in a variety of important ways, experts agree
1 year, 7 months ago

AI poses a profound threat – but could also help us in a variety of important ways, experts agree

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AI same risk as nuclear wars, experts warn
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AI same risk as nuclear wars, experts warn

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Mitigating ‘extinction’ from AI should be ‘global priority’, experts say
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Sunak and AI leaders discuss ‘existential threats’ and disinformation fears
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Sunak and AI leaders discuss ‘existential threats’ and disinformation fears

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Human teaching must be at ‘heart of schools’ over ‘dangerous’ AI – headteacher
1 year, 10 months ago

Human teaching must be at ‘heart of schools’ over ‘dangerous’ AI – headteacher

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Schools ‘bewildered’ by very fast rate of change in AI – education figures
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Artificial intelligence hearing: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before congress on AI regulation and risks
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Scientists warn of AI dangers but don’t agree on solutions
1 year, 10 months ago

Scientists warn of AI dangers but don’t agree on solutions

Associated Press  

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India Today  

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AI ‘could be’ danger to society, US President Biden says
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AI ‘could be’ danger to society, US President Biden says

Al Jazeera  

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‘Out of control’ AI is a threat to civilisation, warns Elon Musk
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‘Out of control’ AI is a threat to civilisation, warns Elon Musk

The Telegraph  

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Hindustan Times  

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In The Wrong Hands, AI Can Mean New-Age Terrorism, Automated Cyber Attacks: Report
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News 18  

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AI is highly likely to destroy humans, Elon Musk warns
7 years, 3 months ago

AI is highly likely to destroy humans, Elon Musk warns

The Independent  

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Microsoft researcher warns that artificial intelligence is 'a fascist's dream'
8 years ago

Microsoft researcher warns that artificial intelligence is 'a fascist's dream'

Firstpost  

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