Microsoft urges global AI rules

Artificial intelligence created the digital weapon that attacked the CPR register

The alleged hacker behind the historic data leak used AI to 'vibecode' the program that stole millions of CPR numbers. Experts say artificial intelligence has created a huge security problem.

When AI is subject to less regulation than your fridge, something is startlingly wrong | Richard Hermer

Let’s be clear: the risk to humanity is unprecedented. Without an urgent public debate and robust use of international law, we will lose control of the future In my two years as attorney general, I spent more time working on national security than any other issue. The range and gravity of the threats posed to our nation are multifold, from terrorism, armed conflicts and nuclear proliferation, to the impacts of financial insecurity and the climate crisis. All profound challenges, yet ones our superb intelligence and defence communities are well placed to counter. The risk from AI is of an altogether different magnitude, not only in scale, but also because there is a limited time window to address it. The risk is difficult to overestimate: it poses an existential risk to humanity. The lights are flashing red and we must act now before it’s too late. Although the extraordinary threats posed by AI have long been flagged by those closely involved in its creation, it was not until very recently, after the disclosure of the Hugging Face hack and the resignation of Jacob Coxon from Anthropic , that the issue at last started to gain traction in the public discourse. This moment is an opportunity, and to capitalise on it we desperately need increased urgency in international coordination to regulate frontier AI. There must also be meaningful public engagement with how AI should be shaped to benefit humanity, rather than entrench the power of a few. We cannot leave this to China, the US and big tech - we must all demand a voice in the debate. Continue reading. . .

Artificial intelligence: risk researcher explains why we fear AI in particular

Artificial intelligence is not the only risk to humanity, but it is currently causing particular fear among many people. Risk researcher Wolfgang Gaissmaier explains why this is and what might help.

Microsoft president Brad Smith says washing machines are better regulated than AI

More and more experts are calling for stronger AI regulation. Now Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks up. He uses drastic comparisons with household appliances - and milk.

Microsoft-baas: AI is minder gereguleerd dan melk

Fear of an AI catastrophe: How OpenAI and Anthropic secretly prepare for Day X

Tech giants are reportedly already testing the 'emergency' scenario behind closed doors, according to Axios. However, the tests are primarily to save themselves.

One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy | Matthew Botvinick

The rise of AI makes the preservation of democracy even more urgent - especially as the technology threatens institutions AI safety is having a moment. After years as a topic for techies and futurists, the potential risks from artificial intelligence systems - from cyberattacks to hyper-persuasion to rogue behavior - are suddenly under discussion both in the corridors of power and around kitchen tables. In fact, the conversation now reaches beyond classical safety concerns, getting into AI’s impact on economic life and the environment, as well as possible responses, from alignment research to government regulation. Continue reading. . .

AI: Microsoft President Smith calls for tougher regulation of AI

Brad Smith, the president of Microsoft, is pushing for a requirement that developers of AI products obtain independent assessments. This is not his only proposal.

Why AI won’t kill the creative class

Used right, the technology can unleash human creativity rather than destroy it