The Reith Lecture – “do not design algorithms that can decide to kill humans”

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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 …

Something I am listening to – AI and why people should be scared

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I have just finished listening to the first episode of the Reith Lectures 2021, delivered by Professor Stuart Russell, founder of the Centre for Human-Compatible Artificial Intelligence, at the University of California, Berkeley. It was excellent – I am looking forward to the next three episodes. Any one with an …