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AI risk assessment debated: technological revolution or something new?

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The discussion around the risks posed by AI and related technologies hinges on whether they are viewed as a continuation of past technological revolutions or as something fundamentally new. Nick Jennings from Loughborough University suggests a 'realist' approach to assessing AI risks, framing it as another common technological revolution. However, this perspective offers little comfort to those who believe AI represents a more profound departure from previous advancements. AI

IMPACT The framing of AI risk as a continuation of past technological shifts versus a novel phenomenon influences public and policy perceptions.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the nature of AI risk, not a primary release or significant industry event.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The underlying Q. about the risk of AI & associated technologies is shaped by whether they are seen as like previous technologies or profoundly different? Nick

    The underlying Q. about the risk of AI & associated technologies is shaped by whether they are seen as like previous technologies or profoundly different? Nick Jennings (LoughboroughU) makes a pretty plausible call for 'realism' in our assessment of the risk(s).... but, of course…

    LINKS theconversation.com/ai-poses-three-big-ty…

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