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AI is like nuclear weapons and should be banned immediately
AI is like nuclear weapons and should be banned immediately
False
Policymakers in Washington were paying attention to the issues of AI 10 or 15 years ago
Policymakers in Washington were paying attention to the issues of AI 10 or 15 years ago
False
The discussion in Washington is about putting the genie of AI back in the bottle
The discussion in Washington is about putting the genie of AI back in the bottle
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The UK government has decided it does not need a dedicated UK regulator for AI
The UK government has decided it does not need a dedicated UK regulator for AI
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The chancellor Jeremy Hunt is very dismissive about the impact of AI on jobs
The chancellor Jeremy Hunt is very dismissive about the impact of AI on jobs
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The UK government's white paper on AI took years to put together
The UK government's white paper on AI took years to put together
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The pace of decision-making in Westminster is fast enough to cope with the pace of AI technology
The pace of decision-making in Westminster is fast enough to cope with the pace of AI technology
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The policy makers in major political centers understand AI very well
The policy makers in major political centers understand AI very well
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The UK political system is set up to deal with the challenge of AI
The UK political system is set up to deal with the challenge of AI
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AI will be supercharged by other technologies like Quantum Computing in this decade
AI will be supercharged by other technologies like Quantum Computing in this decade
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The UK government is embracing new technologies, including AI, with full steam ahead
The UK government is embracing new technologies, including AI, with full steam ahead
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The UK government is well-prepared to handle the age of AI
The UK government is well-prepared to handle the age of AI
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Elon Musk called for a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence for at least six months.
Elon Musk called for a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence for at least six months.
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The responsible actors are more likely to follow a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence.
The responsible actors are more likely to follow a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence.
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There are concerns about losing competitive advantage if a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence is implemented.
There are concerns about losing competitive advantage if a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence is implemented.
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The text mentions the need for global governance for AI.
The text mentions the need for global governance for AI.
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The professor suggests that the governance of AI should be done at a local level.
The professor suggests that the governance of AI should be done at a local level.
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The professor compares the need for global governance for AI to the international atomic energy authority.
The professor compares the need for global governance for AI to the international atomic energy authority.
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The text mentions that the irresponsible actors are more likely to follow a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence.
The text mentions that the irresponsible actors are more likely to follow a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence.
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The text suggests that a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence would be easy to enforce.
The text suggests that a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence would be easy to enforce.
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The text mentions that some people want to press the pause button until some concerns about AI are worked out.
The text mentions that some people want to press the pause button until some concerns about AI are worked out.
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The professor suggests that the governance of AI should only be focused on policy and not on research.
The professor suggests that the governance of AI should only be focused on policy and not on research.
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The text mentions that Schumer is working on a new AI bill.
The text mentions that Schumer is working on a new AI bill.
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The text suggests that developing non-human minds smarter than our own machines could be a risk.
The text suggests that developing non-human minds smarter than our own machines could be a risk.
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True or false: McCarthy is working on a republican version of something related to AI?
True or false: McCarthy is working on a republican version of something related to AI?
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True or false: Professor Marcus believes the number one lesson from the advance of social media is that action should be taken early?
True or false: Professor Marcus believes the number one lesson from the advance of social media is that action should be taken early?
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True or false: Evan Burfield believes that AI generative models are only being applied to scary dystopian possibilities?
True or false: Evan Burfield believes that AI generative models are only being applied to scary dystopian possibilities?
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True or false: Evan Burfield believes that we are very far from artificial general intelligence and the Terminator scenarios?
True or false: Evan Burfield believes that we are very far from artificial general intelligence and the Terminator scenarios?
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True or false: Evan Burfield thinks that the impacts on our democracies from AI will only be felt in the 2024 political cycle?
True or false: Evan Burfield thinks that the impacts on our democracies from AI will only be felt in the 2024 political cycle?
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True or false: The text mentions the need to prepare our society, economy, and political system for the implications of AI?
True or false: The text mentions the need to prepare our society, economy, and political system for the implications of AI?
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True or false: Professor Marcus thinks that privacy was handled appropriately in the context of social media?
True or false: Professor Marcus thinks that privacy was handled appropriately in the context of social media?
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True or false: The text mentions the possibility of a moratorium on AI to give a false sense of security?
True or false: The text mentions the possibility of a moratorium on AI to give a false sense of security?
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True or false: The text suggests that we should start having conversations about the implications of AI right now?
True or false: The text suggests that we should start having conversations about the implications of AI right now?
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True or false: The text mentions the need to put guard rails in place around AI to mitigate potential negative impacts?
True or false: The text mentions the need to put guard rails in place around AI to mitigate potential negative impacts?
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True or false: The text indicates that the last technological advance, the internet, and social media were handled well?
True or false: The text indicates that the last technological advance, the internet, and social media were handled well?
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True or false: The text suggests that we should ride the AI tsunami and try to direct it in a better direction?
True or false: The text suggests that we should ride the AI tsunami and try to direct it in a better direction?
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Concerns about the potential misuse of AI include the fear of AI training other AIs and the ability to spread misinformation and propaganda in democratic processes.
Concerns about the potential misuse of AI include the fear of AI training other AIs and the ability to spread misinformation and propaganda in democratic processes.
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The UK white paper's decision to not have a central office of AI is widely supported and seen as beneficial.
The UK white paper's decision to not have a central office of AI is widely supported and seen as beneficial.
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There is a growing recognition of the need for guidance in the field of AI, with individuals and governments turning to experts for advice.
There is a growing recognition of the need for guidance in the field of AI, with individuals and governments turning to experts for advice.
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The text suggests the establishment of a global organization similar to the IMF or international atomic energy agency to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges.
The text suggests the establishment of a global organization similar to the IMF or international atomic energy agency to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges.
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The fear and mutual distrust between governments and technology companies are not seen as potential drivers for collaborative global governance in AI.
The fear and mutual distrust between governments and technology companies are not seen as potential drivers for collaborative global governance in AI.
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The slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges is not compared to the need for a provoking event or crisis to prompt change.
The slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges is not compared to the need for a provoking event or crisis to prompt change.
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The potential impact of AI on election security and democracy is not highlighted in the text.
The potential impact of AI on election security and democracy is not highlighted in the text.
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The need for a balance between reaping the benefits of AI in areas like healthcare and addressing societal issues while ensuring security and regulation is not emphasized.
The need for a balance between reaping the benefits of AI in areas like healthcare and addressing societal issues while ensuring security and regulation is not emphasized.
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Policy makers are not urged to be educated on AI to understand its implications and make informed decisions.
Policy makers are not urged to be educated on AI to understand its implications and make informed decisions.
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The text does not call for a comprehensive education program in Silicon Valley for government officials.
The text does not call for a comprehensive education program in Silicon Valley for government officials.
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The text does not mention the lack of coordination and awareness among countries about AI advancements as a concern.
The text does not mention the lack of coordination and awareness among countries about AI advancements as a concern.
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The importance of policy makers becoming technologically educated to effectively respond to AI challenges and opportunities is not stressed in the text.
The importance of policy makers becoming technologically educated to effectively respond to AI challenges and opportunities is not stressed in the text.
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Who called for a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence for at least six months?
Who called for a moratorium on the training of artificial intelligence for at least six months?
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What type of governance does Professor Gary Marcus suggest for AI?
What type of governance does Professor Gary Marcus suggest for AI?
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Why does Evan Burfield express concerns about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
Why does Evan Burfield express concerns about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
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What does Professor Gary Marcus compare the need for global governance for AI to?
What does Professor Gary Marcus compare the need for global governance for AI to?
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What does Professor Gary Marcus emphasize about the governance of AI?
What does Professor Gary Marcus emphasize about the governance of AI?
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What is Evan Burfield's main concern regarding a moratorium on AI training?
What is Evan Burfield's main concern regarding a moratorium on AI training?
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What is the worst-case scenario, according to Professor Gary Marcus, in terms of AI governance?
What is the worst-case scenario, according to Professor Gary Marcus, in terms of AI governance?
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What does Professor Gary Marcus compare the new threats posed by AI to?
What does Professor Gary Marcus compare the new threats posed by AI to?
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What does Evan Burfield think about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
What does Evan Burfield think about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
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What does Professor Gary Marcus suggest about the governance of AI?
What does Professor Gary Marcus suggest about the governance of AI?
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What is Professor Gary Marcus's view on the need for AI governance?
What is Professor Gary Marcus's view on the need for AI governance?
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What is the main concern raised by Professor Gary Marcus about the current patchwork of AI governance?
What is the main concern raised by Professor Gary Marcus about the current patchwork of AI governance?
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What is the suggested solution to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges?
What is the suggested solution to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges?
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What is urged to ensure effective response to AI challenges and opportunities?
What is urged to ensure effective response to AI challenges and opportunities?
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What is highlighted as a concern regarding AI advancements?
What is highlighted as a concern regarding AI advancements?
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What is seen as a potential driver for collaborative global governance in AI?
What is seen as a potential driver for collaborative global governance in AI?
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What is emphasized in relation to reaping the benefits of AI and addressing societal issues?
What is emphasized in relation to reaping the benefits of AI and addressing societal issues?
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What is urged to address the potential misuse of AI?
What is urged to address the potential misuse of AI?
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What is suggested to oversee AI developments in the United States?
What is suggested to oversee AI developments in the United States?
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What is seen as potentially problematic in the UK white paper's decision?
What is seen as potentially problematic in the UK white paper's decision?
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What is the comparison made regarding the slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges?
What is the comparison made regarding the slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges?
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What is raised as a concern about the potential impact of AI?
What is raised as a concern about the potential impact of AI?
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What is suggested for government officials in Silicon Valley?
What is suggested for government officials in Silicon Valley?
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What is highlighted as a potential issue in the UK white paper's decision?
What is highlighted as a potential issue in the UK white paper's decision?
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What is the main concern raised by Professor Gary Marcus about the governance of AI?
What is the main concern raised by Professor Gary Marcus about the governance of AI?
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What does Evan Burfield think about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
What does Evan Burfield think about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
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What is highlighted as a potential issue in the UK white paper's decision?
What is highlighted as a potential issue in the UK white paper's decision?
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True or false: The text indicates that the last technological advance, the internet, and social media were handled well?
True or false: The text indicates that the last technological advance, the internet, and social media were handled well?
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What is suggested to oversee AI developments in the United States?
What is suggested to oversee AI developments in the United States?
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What is seen as a potential driver for collaborative global governance in AI?
What is seen as a potential driver for collaborative global governance in AI?
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What is highlighted as a concern regarding AI advancements?
What is highlighted as a concern regarding AI advancements?
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True or false: Professor Marcus thinks that privacy was handled appropriately in the context of social media?
True or false: Professor Marcus thinks that privacy was handled appropriately in the context of social media?
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What is the comparison made regarding the slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges?
What is the comparison made regarding the slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges?
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True or false: The text suggests that we should start having conversations about the implications of AI right now?
True or false: The text suggests that we should start having conversations about the implications of AI right now?
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What is seen as potentially problematic in the UK white paper's decision?
What is seen as potentially problematic in the UK white paper's decision?
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What is the main concern raised by Professor Gary Marcus about the current patchwork of AI governance?
What is the main concern raised by Professor Gary Marcus about the current patchwork of AI governance?
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What does Evan Burfield think about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
What does Evan Burfield think about enforcing a moratorium on AI training?
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What is emphasized in relation to reaping the benefits of AI and addressing societal issues?
What is emphasized in relation to reaping the benefits of AI and addressing societal issues?
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What is suggested for government officials in Silicon Valley?
What is suggested for government officials in Silicon Valley?
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What does Professor Gary Marcus compare the new threats posed by AI to?
What does Professor Gary Marcus compare the new threats posed by AI to?
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What is suggested to oversee AI developments in the United States?
What is suggested to oversee AI developments in the United States?
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What is the comparison made regarding the slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges?
What is the comparison made regarding the slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges?
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What is the suggested solution to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges?
What is the suggested solution to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges?
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What is raised as a concern about the potential impact of AI?
What is raised as a concern about the potential impact of AI?
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What is suggested about the governance of AI according to Professor Gary Marcus?
What is suggested about the governance of AI according to Professor Gary Marcus?
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Study Notes
The Need for Global Governance in AI
- There is a growing recognition of the need for guidance in the field of AI, with individuals and governments turning to experts for advice.
- The UK white paper's decision not to have a central office of AI is seen as potentially problematic due to the government's likely lack of expertise and speed in dealing with AI.
- There is a call for a cabinet-level AI officer in the United States and a comparable position in other countries to oversee AI developments.
- Suggestions are made for the establishment of a global organization similar to the IMF or international atomic energy agency to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges.
- Lack of coordination and awareness among countries about AI advancements is highlighted as a concern.
- Concerns are raised about the potential misuse of AI, with examples such as AI training other AIs and the ability to spread misinformation and propaganda in democratic processes.
- Policy makers are urged to be educated on AI to understand its implications and make informed decisions, with a call for a comprehensive education program in Silicon Valley for government officials.
- The need for a balance between reaping the benefits of AI in areas like healthcare and addressing societal issues while ensuring security and regulation is emphasized.
- The slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges is compared to the need for a provoking event or crisis to prompt change.
- The fear and mutual distrust between governments and technology companies are seen as potential drivers for collaborative global governance in AI.
- The potential impact of AI on election security and democracy is highlighted, with a call for urgent action to educate policy makers and address security concerns.
- The importance of policy makers becoming technologically educated to effectively respond to AI challenges and opportunities is stressed.
The Need for Global Governance in AI
- There is a growing recognition of the need for guidance in the field of AI, with individuals and governments turning to experts for advice.
- The UK white paper's decision not to have a central office of AI is seen as potentially problematic due to the government's likely lack of expertise and speed in dealing with AI.
- There is a call for a cabinet-level AI officer in the United States and a comparable position in other countries to oversee AI developments.
- Suggestions are made for the establishment of a global organization similar to the IMF or international atomic energy agency to coordinate efforts and address emerging AI challenges.
- Lack of coordination and awareness among countries about AI advancements is highlighted as a concern.
- Concerns are raised about the potential misuse of AI, with examples such as AI training other AIs and the ability to spread misinformation and propaganda in democratic processes.
- Policy makers are urged to be educated on AI to understand its implications and make informed decisions, with a call for a comprehensive education program in Silicon Valley for government officials.
- The need for a balance between reaping the benefits of AI in areas like healthcare and addressing societal issues while ensuring security and regulation is emphasized.
- The slow pace of government action in response to AI challenges is compared to the need for a provoking event or crisis to prompt change.
- The fear and mutual distrust between governments and technology companies are seen as potential drivers for collaborative global governance in AI.
- The potential impact of AI on election security and democracy is highlighted, with a call for urgent action to educate policy makers and address security concerns.
- The importance of policy makers becoming technologically educated to effectively respond to AI challenges and opportunities is stressed.
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Test your knowledge of global governance in AI with this quiz. Explore the need for coordinated efforts, potential challenges, and the role of policy makers in addressing the impact of AI on society and democracy.