The quote comes from the lecture – but having listened to it there are interested groups who would prefer I use the word “engage” to “kill”.
Want a simple explanation of what an algorithm is then check this short animation out produced by the BBC:
What are algorithms and how do they work? – BBC News
The next Reith Lecture has been aired – I took an extended morning coffee break to listen to it. (Broadcast on the eighth day!)
Stuart Russel’s lecture this week is a bit more political this week – but that is to be expected as politicians not technologists make the final decisions for us – and it did contain some nightmare scenarios, for example Slaughterbots, see the link below. However as I said before this programme should make you think and then from there and with other information you can form your own opinions.
I am looking forward to week three. I am on leave next week so an extended coffee break will not be an issue!
Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI
To give some background and, in places, balance to Stuart Russel’s lecture the BBC have a companion programme:
Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI – AI in Warfare – BBC Sounds
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Further Reading
My original blog about the Reith Lectures and last week’s programme:
Something I am listening to – AI and why people should be scared – Smart Thinking Solutions
BBC Radio 4 – The Reith Lectures
