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‘Yes Minister’ as the novel Turing test for advanced AI
09 March 2024
In the rapidly changing landscape of AI, distinguishing between AI and human capabilities becomes increasingly tricky. Once considered the gold standard for assessing machine intelligence, the Turing Test needs an update to account for the sophisticated nuances of human conversation and thought processes. The British sitcom “Yes Minister” enters the picture as an unconventional but […]
AI optimism in geopolitically pessimistic Davos
02 February 2024
Davos showcased AI optimism against a backdrop of global unease, highlighting a shift from fears of technological risks to focusing on governance and positive applications. The dialogue emphasized the economic potential of open-source AI, marking a move towards balanced, informed discussions about technology's future
12 AI and Digital Predictions for 2024
05 January 2024
A forecast of AI's evolution, emphasizing cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, the challenge to ChatGPT by Google and the significance of Large Multimodal Models. It predicts AI disillusionment, clearer AI governance, and intense digital geopolitics, showcasing US-China tech competition and the push for digital sovereignty
AI and Digital in 2023: From a winter of excitement to an autumn of clarity
28 December 2023
Artificial Intelligence, Internet governance and digital policy
We are examining the evolution of AI and digital technology throughout the year, from ChatGPT's rise to a clearer understanding of AI governance, cybersecurity, and internet resilience.
Four seasons of AI: From excitement to clarity in the first year of ChatGPT
30 November 2023
ChatGPT was launched by OpenAI on the last day of November in 2022. It triggered a lot of excitement. Over the last 12 months, the winter of AI excitement was followed by the spring of metaphors, the summer of reflections, and the current autumn of clarity. On the first anniversary of ChatGPT, it is time to step back, reflect, and see what is ahead of us.
How can legal wisdom from 19th-century Montenegro and Valtazar Bogišić help AI regulation
23 November 2023
Our quest for effective AI governance can be informed by legal wisdom of Valtazar Bogisic, drafter of the Montenegrin civil code (1888)
How can we deal with AI risks?
08 November 2023
Categorising strategies for managing AI risks into immediate, mid-term, and long-term threats. We emphasize a balanced approach to risk management, suggesting a comprehensive governance framework that includes regulatory measures to ensure AI's benefits outweigh its risks
Jua Kali AI: Bottom-up algorithms for a Bottom-up economy
07 November 2023
This text is about bottom-up AI for bottom-up economy.
A Look at the Exciting AI Tech Trends of 2023
29 October 2023
Hi, diary! Intel had an awesome third quarter! My stocks jumped by 9%, which is cool. I think the gains were thanks to lots of people wanting to use AI, and people using PCs again like before. Intel Foundry Services got $311 million in revenue, which is 299% more than last year! Wowza! It looks […]
IGF 2023: Grasping AI while walking in the steps of Kyoto philosophers
10 October 2023
Read more on relevance of Kyoto Philosophy School for AI governance. Nishodo Kitara's wisdom helps envision an AI future as an extension of our quest for meaning.
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