The first country to achieve the first superintelligence would be able to use it to stop others following. So it had better be us – not a hostile state.
Doing so would enable these powerful new AI tools to track the origins and patterns of disease, linking genes and experiences in ways very few health care systems can do. It would require establishing an ethical regime.
In order to create the safest AT possible, developers must capitalise on that which makes them most human: their ability to cooperate. The simplest way to achieve this cooperation is to bring them into a shared space.
His laudable focus on immediate priorities cannot forever excuse failing to address the big strategic challenges facing Britain.
Why have humans – who need sleep and make mistakes – when we could have computer models which simulate the very best of us able to operate 24/7?
The third piece in a ConHome mini-series this week on industrial strategy after the pandemic.
Furthermore, increasing global tensions make improving our defence capabilities essential.
Consequently, our third and most important priority is the vigorous pursuit of growth – set our country on a path of solid and sustained expansion.
Digital silos are slowing NHS staff down, causing unnecessary stress, and creating huge inefficiencies and security issues at the heart of the service.
These are the same elected representatives the whom we insisted should “step back and trust the professionals”.
This is the second in a three-part series on how to boost our economy after Coronavirus.
Our priorities were: tackling global climate change, solving Grand Challenges and making the UK the best place in the world to work and to grow a business.
The new Chancellor should stick to the basics of cutting taxes, spending more on education and rebalancing growth outside of London.
While there is no shortage of ideas, there has been a shortage of leadership. We need a Prime Minister who will take us through Brexit and confront the challenges beyond.
The thirteenth article in a new series on ConHome about how government might be made smaller, taxpayers better off and and society stronger – through strong families, better schools and good jobs.