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Never Neutral: How Anthropology Can Shape the Future of AI

Never Neutral: How Anthropology Can Shape the Future of AI

AI is a cultural force, deeply intertwined with the human experience. Despite decades of technological advancements, one constant remains—humans and the cultures they bring.

Drawing on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Diana E. Forsythe1, an anthropologist who studied AI labs in the 1980s and 1990s, this article explores how cultural and social dynamics shape AI development and why anthropology is essential for creating better, more inclusive systems.

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Introducing the Human Collective Intelligence Alignment Problem: Say Hi to HI

Introducing the Human Collective Intelligence Alignment Problem: Say Hi to HI

We must remember that just as AI is not alone in the universe, neither are we.

We are all part of a human collective superintelligence that, whilst far greater than our own, depends on the intelligence, agency and values of us all.

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The AI Race and the Urgency of AI Safety

The AI Race and the Urgency of AI Safety

At the core of the 21st century, we’re experiencing a technological upheaval unlike any before: the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). In the midst of this enthusiasm, a significant worry is emerging: the possible risks associated with unregulated AI progress. As Generation Z, the tech-savvy individuals set to inherit this AI-powered era, we need to address the critical issue of AI security.

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There’s No ‘We’ in Technology: Protecting Against the Invisible Erosion of Human Rights
ai transformtion, ai ethics, ai governance, human rights Jasmine Hasmatali ai transformtion, ai ethics, ai governance, human rights Jasmine Hasmatali

There’s No ‘We’ in Technology: Protecting Against the Invisible Erosion of Human Rights

Advocating for embedding human rights at the core of AI development would maintain consistency, accountability and reliability in creating safe and trustworthy AI systems. The biggest challenge that lies ahead is how we reconcile the different priorities and ensure that people’s rights are understood and prioritised, not pushed aside for unrestricted growth and profit.

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The Silicocene: Entering a New Era of Technology, Ethics, and Collective Responsibility
ai transformtion, ai augmentation, silocene, ai ethics Sobanan Narenthiran ai transformtion, ai augmentation, silocene, ai ethics Sobanan Narenthiran

The Silicocene: Entering a New Era of Technology, Ethics, and Collective Responsibility

This period is characterised by the embedding of silicon-based technologies into nearly every facet of life. Unlike the preceding Anthropocene, marked by human-driven environmental impact, the Silicocene is poised to be shaped by humanity's relationship with digital and artificial intelligence systems.

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