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Siliconsciousness: How AI is Driving Us Toward a Global Philosophical Reckoning

Aug 23, 2024
David Leslie, Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation at the Alan Turing Institute, discusses the profound societal challenges brought by AI. He emphasizes the urgent need for ethical frameworks as we navigate this new era, drawing parallels to past revolutions. Leslie highlights initiatives like the UK’s National AI Ethics and Safety Guidance and critiques the shift of corporations from public service to profit-driven entities. He calls for a rethinking of economic perspectives to ensure AI serves the public good and addresses global inequities.
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