Ethics and law

Regulators are forcing big tech to rethink its AI strategy (economist.com) Amid increased regulatory scrutiny from both European and American authorities concerning their business practices and adherence to new competition laws, major tech companies are adjusting their strategies regarding AI development. Instead of acquiring startups, big tech firms like Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are now making significant yet piecemeal investments in AI companies, securing access to innovative technologies and hiring top AI talent to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Governments must not rush into policing AI (economist.com) Governments should approach the regulation of AI cautiously, as extreme risks are speculative and poorly understood, with a need for thorough research and collaboration among policymakers and technology experts to establish effective safeguards.

EthicsofAI.pdf (intelligence.org) The exploration of ethical issues surrounding AI involves considerations of preventing harm to humans and other morally relevant entities, ensuring AI operates safely as it approaches human intelligence, assessing the moral status of AI itself, understanding the differences between AI and humans, and addressing concerns about creating AIs with greater intelligence and ensuring their ethical use.

Why the biggest challenge facing AI is an ethical one (bbc.com)