New president of British Science Association warns of dangers of unregulated AI

Tom Allen
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili wants the public to be educated to avoid a public backlash against AI, like GM foods

Progress in artificial intelligence in the UK could be threatened by a public backlash driven by fear, the incoming president of the British Science Association has warned. Without concerted act...

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