MIT Technology Review February 21, 2018 A report, “The Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence: Forecasting, Prevention, and Mitigation” authored by a team of more than 20 researchers in the UK, warns that AI creates new opportunities for criminals, political operatives, and oppressive governments—so much so that some AI research may need to be kept secret. The report includes four dystopian vignettes involving artificial intelligence to illustrate just a handful of the risks – the smarter phishing scam, the malware epidemic, the robot assassin, and a bigger Big Brother. It recommends more research and debate on the risks of AI and […]
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Governance of emerging technologies: Aligning policy analysis with the public’s values
Eurekalert February 20, 2018 This special report, published as a supplement to the Hastings Center Report, volume 48, issue 1, is the product of a research project, Values in Impact Assessment, conducted at The Hastings Center from 2014 to 2018. The ideas in these essays were initially presented to a working group… read more. Open Access Report
China will fortify islands with railguns, drones, missiles and stealthy planes
Next Big Future February 17, 2018 By 2022, China should have twenty fortified islands in the South China Sea. This will be up from about 7 to 12 today. China should have over fifty fortified islands by 2030. Dozens of man-made islands with railguns and planes will make it impossible for the US to defeat the defenses using conventional forces. The US would have to use nuclear weapons to overcome those defenses… read more.