ethics

Techonomy 23 to Focus On the Promise and the Peril of AI

Attendees will gather for the 11th year to navigate the intersection of business, technology, and policy.

AI Dangers: Real or Human Hallucination?

The backlash to advances in artificial intelligence have come in all shapes and forms, from mild concern to dramatic over-reactions. Here’s a look at the primary concerns.

Experts Convene to Address Ethical Concerns of Artificial Intelligence

Techonomy and Wipro Host Ethics and AI Discussion at SXSW 2023

Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s

The American Gas Association is trying to discredit research on the health impacts of gas stoves today. But newly revealed documents show it was discussing indoor air pollution concerns five decades ago.

Can We Love a Trillion Robots?

There will be far more smart software than we can quite literally imagine. Are we ready for “the Sorceror’s AI”?

ChatGPT is the Deepfake of Thought

With the birth of generative AI, we can now interact with thoughts and ideas not formed by people. But what does this mean for social health?

ChatGPT Makes Your Head Spin, But At Least Explains Why

Few tech developments ever have had the sudden impact of the ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence chat software, released last week. For many, using it had the quality of experiencing a transition into a new era...

Climate Tech, Compassion, and the Innovation Crucible: Highlights of TE22

Our recent three-day excursion into the future of innovation at TE22 brought together concerns about democracy, a semi-obsession with global warming, confusion about the metaverse, and predictions of an AI/robotic society. But we found general...

EU Proposes Immediate Loss and Damage Fund, Emissions Peak Before 2025

A dramatic new offer from the plenary floor at COP 27, in which rich countries would immediately set up a loss and damage fund in exchange for a pledge to peak greenhouse gas emissions before...

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