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Even some of the tech labs seem to agree that society as a whole should benefit from advances
The question isn’t whether mass underemployment arrives but whether we have a policy framework ready when it does
Plans to share the gains from technology could cause more problems than they solve
A technological disarmament pact between the US and China would make everyone feel more secure
How we address the revolution is a question of how we manage its uncertainties
Eye-opening changes to the speed and volume of work are not always translating into genuine productivity
As we enter a new era of technology, AI must be permitted to develop without premature regulation
Industry chiefs say ‘recursive self-improvement’ is approaching. Safety experts say we’re not ready
Should we think of this technology as boon, bane or bubble?
Governance of new technologies must be determined by elected officials rather than fastest moving companies
A White House order on testing frontier models would be a significant first step
If governments don’t slow AI down, voters — like their predecessors — might take matters into their own hands
The critical challenge is to build institutions that protect us from tech companies and the state
Silicon Valley encourages the view that the technology is unstoppable — and Trump seems to agree
There is good reason to be dubious about the notion that automation will supplant all demand for human labour
Humans must get used to living and working with the quirks of machine-written text
New AI tools encouraging deliberation could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politics
As CEOs refuse constraints, workers feel a responsibility to prevent AI’s most dangerous uses
Whether or not new technologies can perform a task is only a tiny part of the picture
The US needs to block Chinese access to the most advanced technology
If the region fails to lead on safe and secure AI, it risks remaining stuck on the wrong side of the tech wall
Anger in the rust belt propelled Trump to victory — the rage of suburban knowledge workers will drive the AI backlash
America is putting too much trust in the AI industry’s ability to police itself
Modern-day Luddites are gaining ground because tech titans haven’t shown people how innovation will improve their lives
AI is like the atomic bomb — once you invent the means to build one, you live in a different world
How we hear other humans is more crucial than ever
Every major tech platform shift follows the same pattern: short-term pain for long-term gain
Fears that AI will strip our lives of meaning are based on three fallacies
The backlash against data centres chimes with energy Nimbyism of the past
The experience of past tech revolutions suggests savvy incumbents might muddle through and even thrive
Large language models elevate expert consensus and moderate views, in sharp contrast to social platforms
The biggest groups splashing their cash may not make their money back, but will almost certainly live to tell the tale
A revenue-based charge would protect the livelihoods of copyright holders and bring legal certainty
It’s expanding the scope of research but challenging the profession’s process of weeding out mistakes
OpenClaw’s phenomenally popular agent is a reminder of pre-techlash days
We need to learn from the mistakes we have made in the past
They should be able to map how reality works, not just how it looks
Limits on the use of lethal autonomous weapons systems are urgent
People are now little better than chance at telling what’s real and what’s not
Large language models often prioritise agreeability over truthfulness to the detriment of users
Big Tech shows investments in artificial intelligence are having real-world results