This is the second installment in a series. Read part 1 here. The ultimate root of the stupidity of AI systems, I argue, lies in their strictly algorithmic character. AI as presently understood is … (more…)

Machines seem to be getting smarter and smarter and much better at human jobs, yet true AI is utterly implausible. Why? (more…)

How does the science of safety fit into software development? (more…)

Deep learning can accurately Gleason grade prostate cancer. (more…)

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked growing concerns among experts, policymakers, and world leaders regarding the potential for increasingly advanced AI systems to pose catastrophic risks. Although numerous risks have been deta... (more…)