Playing God in the Grey Zone — The High-Risk Ethics of AI in Modern Warfare The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has recently published its Defence AI Strategy, outlining an ambitious vision to become a world leader in the use of artificial intelligence for military applications. This comprehensive 68-page document…

Steering Technologies to Uphold Our Highest Human Values Artificial intelligence (AI) stands poised to transform society in countless ways. As this powerful technology advances, it unlocks new capabilities that could redefine how we work, communicate, travel, govern, and care for ourselves. However, unleashing AI’s full potential, while avoiding pitfalls, requires addressing complex ethical dilemmas.

The Quest to Harness AI’s Promise While Avoiding Its Perils Demands Unprecedented Global Cooperation Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at a blistering pace. As systems become more capable and autonomous, their impacts promise to be transformative. But without coordination across borders, AI may exacerbate global risks as much as it helps humanity flourish. International cooperation is essential to steer AI toward benefits and away…

Humans, Machines, and the Space Between The rapid advancement of AI technologies brings exciting opportunities, but also new challenges around governance and regulation. …

Progress Over Panic — Advancing AI Calmly The Wild West of AI regulation is upon us. New AI technologies have stampeded ahead with little oversight, unleashed by tech pioneers eager to stake their claim. Like the lawless frontier days, this new terrain feels totally unregulated. As someone involved in shaping responsible AI policy, I know you probably…

Why Organizations Struggle to Move Beyond Isolated Experiments to Transformative Adoption As artificial intelligence continues its relentless march into businesses and societies, many organizations are seeking guidance on harnessing its power responsibly and strategically. In my work advising clients on AI adoption, I’ve gained some perspective on this challenge that I hope provides value. …

Can Scotland’s grand vision for human-centric AI overcome socio-economic divides? The recent publication of Scotland’s first national artificial intelligence strategy marks an important milestone in the country’s relationship with this potentially transformative technology. As someone working at the intersection of AI innovation, governance, and compliance, I read through the 44-page strategy document with great interest. In particular, I wanted to…

Competing for AI Supremacy: Lessons from Japan and UK’s Strategy Playbooks As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms societies and economies, governments worldwide are releasing national AI strategy documents to prepare for the impacts and opportunities. I recently analyzed and compared two such documents — Japan’s AI Strategy originally published in June 2019 and the UK’s National AI Strategy published in September 2021…

From AI in Fintech to Global Regulatory Moves: Here’s What You Need to Know We’ve made it to the end of another week, fellow dinosaurs. Let’s dive into the latest happenings in the AI world, from the rise of generative AI in fintech to the regulatory moves shaping the future of AI. First up, we have an insightful piece from Fintech Nexus, discussing the…