June 26, 2019

Beneficial Artificial Intelligence

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47 minutes

In 2015, computer scientist and AI pioneer, Stuart Russell, became the first signatory of an open letter calling on researchers to ensure “that increasingly capable AI systems are robust and beneficial.” Stuart joins Azeem Azhar to discuss the possible AI futures and how to ensure technology serves the good of humanity.

Stuart and Azeem also discuss:

The nature of intelligence and re-creating intelligence in machines

Algorithmic fairness and regulating AI

Embodied intelligence

Using AI to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Further reading:

Stuart Russell, “The Long-Term Future of AI” (Berkeley)

“Moral technology” (Aeon, March 21, 2019)

“Concerns of an Artificial Pioneer” (Quanta Magazine, April 21, 2015)

“Research Priorities for Robust and Beneficial Artificial Intelligence” (Future of Life Institute)

Stuart Russell

Azeem Azhar @azeem

www.exponentialview.co

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June 26, 2019

Beneficial Artificial Intelligence

Listen Later

47 minutes

In 2015, computer scientist and AI pioneer, Stuart Russell, became the first signatory of an open letter calling on researchers to ensure “that increasingly capable AI systems are robust and beneficial.” Stuart joins Azeem Azhar to discuss the possible AI futures and how to ensure technology serves the good of humanity.

Stuart and Azeem also discuss:

The nature of intelligence and re-creating intelligence in machines

Algorithmic fairness and regulating AI

Embodied intelligence

Using AI to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Further reading:

Stuart Russell, “The Long-Term Future of AI” (Berkeley)

“Moral technology” (Aeon, March 21, 2019)

“Concerns of an Artificial Pioneer” (Quanta Magazine, April 21, 2015)

“Research Priorities for Robust and Beneficial Artificial Intelligence” (Future of Life Institute)

Stuart Russell

Azeem Azhar @azeem

www.exponentialview.co

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

...more