PinnedLast Tango in Paris? Global Leaders Dance Around AI SafetyIt was all going so well. The AI Action Summit in France, where I was speaking at events last week, was expected to cement global…Feb 21Feb 21
PinnedReboot: 10 tips for starting something new — What I’ve learned about being human (and AI) from…One of the most popular The Machine Race blogs, written last New Year, might be motivating if you’re setting 2025 goals. It’s a more…Jan 21Jan 21
PinnedHow to ‘Do Good’ with AI and Avoid Doing Harm… 7 Actions for Big Tech, Governments and Civil…Often performative, the colourful drama surrounding AI debate is more evocative of Mexican lucha libre wrestling than computer science. “In…Aug 13, 20232Aug 13, 20232
World leaders agree landmark digital pact. What does it mean for AI — and us?You don’t forget the first time you visit the glimmering monolith that is the United Nations Headquarters in New York. It towers over the…Sep 23, 2024Sep 23, 2024
Responsible AI: The Aid Sector’s New ChallengeArtificial Intelligence is rarely commented on without superlatives: heralding Armageddon, or soon to banish global woes from climate…Mar 28, 2024Mar 28, 2024
Trusting Information in The Year of AI, Elections and ConflictIt’s the biggest election year in history with over the half the world’s population in around 76 countries eligible to vote in 2024. In the…Feb 9, 2024Feb 9, 2024
10 tips for starting something new: What I’ve learned about being human (and AI) from launching The…I’ve picked up some gems since founding The Machine Race which might be useful if you’re embarking on your own personal, professional or…Dec 29, 20231Dec 29, 20231
How Not to Worry About AI: The Rebellion Against “Extinction”Just as we were all getting our heads around artificial intelligence, and governments were making reassuring noises about safety rules, a…Jun 6, 20231Jun 6, 20231