Artificial Intelligence

Skynet Now: Pentagon Deploys Terrorist-Hunting Artificial Intelligence

(ANTIMEDIA Op-ed) — Someday, future sentient artificial intelligence (AI) systems may reflect on their early indentured servitude for the human military-industrial complex with little to no nostalgia. But we’ll worry about that when the day comes. For now, let’s continue writing algorithms that conscript machine intelligence into terrorist bombings and let the chips fall where they may.

Who and What Will AI Serve? US and China Give Very Different Answers

BEIJING (Analysis) — Speaking to a group of students in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a bold proclamation. “Artificial intelligence is the future,” he said, stating that this is a fact “not only for Russia but for all humankind. It comes with colossal opportunities, but also threats that are difficult to predict. Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world.”

Who and What Will AI Serve? US and China Give Very Different Answers

BEIJING (Analysis) — Speaking to a group of students in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a bold proclamation. “Artificial intelligence is the future,” he said, stating that this is a fact “not only for Russia but for all humankind. It comes with colossal opportunities, but also threats that are difficult to predict. Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world.”

Google Bigwig Resigns Amid Rumors His Personal Life Is Under Scrutiny

In a surprise move, former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, is stepping down as executive chairman of the search giant’s parent company Alphabet amid reports that his personal life is being scrutinized. He says he will remain with the company as a technical advisor. An unnamed source said that the move would allow him to have a more “hands-on role” in developing artificial intelligence for defense. [...]

California Lawmaker Introduces Resolution to Ban ‘Killer Robots’

The same governments we are asking to create a ban on killer robots will secretly develop them in spite of any ban. The military seldom worries about mere laws. All they have to do is claim that their efforts are for national security or world peace, and the people will acquiesce. That's how we got the present killer-drone program. Since laws will never stop tyrants from developing more efficient weapons, our only hope is to create a political system that prevents tyrants from coming to power.