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AI Safety Summit in the UK – Expert Reaction

AI Safety Summit in the UK – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 November 202305 April 2024

This post was updated 2/11/23, after the signing of the “Bletchley Declaration”. The UK, US, EU, China, and Australia have signed a […]

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AI that can (almost) pass a medical licensing exam – Expert Reaction

AI that can (almost) pass a medical licensing exam – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 February 2023

The AI software ChatGPT was able to score at or close to the 60% passing grade needed for the United […]

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Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction

Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 May 2019

New Zealand is a leader in government use of artificial intelligence, but regulation is needed to ensure it is used […]

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Facebook’s open letter to New Zealand – In the News

Facebook’s open letter to New Zealand – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 01 April 201903 April 2019

Facebook’s promise to crack down on hate speech and tighten regulations on livestreaming video following the Christchurch shootings has been […]

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The (robot) doctor will see you now – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 May 2016

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will spell the end of doctors as we know them, warn two Kiwi medical professionals. “We believe […]

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First Robot Scientist Makes Gene Discovery

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 April 200903 April 2009

Researchers working at Aberstwyth University in Wales have created a robot that has become the first man-made device to independently […]

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