This essay will be somewhat longer but let me put the main point forward first: It is time we #defundAI. Millions upon millions are thrown towards researchers and businesses promising science fiction narratives while the world is burning to the ground. It’s time to stop.
The Spanish presidency circulated three discussion papers on Friday (13 October) to gather EU countries' feedback on key aspects of the AI law ahead of an upcoming negotiation session: fundamental rights, sustainability obligations and workplace decision-making.
I wrote this essay for the printed magazine of the Elevate Festival 2024. On Friday March 1st. at 2pm I will participate in a panel discussion there on the issue of “AI vs. Democracy” that people can check out live or on stream/watch in a recording later
Artificial intelligence (AI) and face recognition technology is being used for the first time in job interviews in the UK to identify the best candidates.
Law Professor Jeremias Adams-Prassl explores the rise of the “algorithmic boss” and how artificial intelligence and the development of new technology has and will continue to impact the labour market.
The European Parliament's internal market committee (IMCO) insists humans must remain in control automated decision-making processes, ensuring that people are responsible and able to overrule the outcome of decisions made by computer algorithms.
The Israeli army has marked tens of thousands of Gazans as suspects for assassination, using an AI targeting system with little human oversight and a permissive policy for casualties, +972 and Local Call reveal.
Israeli intelligence sources reveal use of ‘Lavender’ system in Gaza war and claim permission given to kill civilians in pursuit of low-ranking militants