AI optimism in geopolitically pessimistic Davos
AI & philosophy, AI Technology Artificial IntelligenceDavos 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
When Marx met Confucius
AI & art, AI & linguistics, AI & philosophy, humAInism UpdatesA television series titled "When Marx Met Confucius" has been created by the propaganda department in Hunan province to promote Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, which aims to merge Marxism with Chinese tradition. The show downplays the differences between Marx and Confucius and highlights their similarities in seeking the greatest good for humanity. It also criticizes the West while praising China's responsible global role. The series represents a significant shift in the Communist Party's approach to tradition and ideology.
Four seasons of AI: From excitement to clarity in the first year of ChatGPT
AI Technology, humAInism Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policyChatGPT 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 we deal with AI risks?
AI & philosophy, humAInism Artificial IntelligenceCategorising 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
humAInism Artificial IntelligenceThis text is about bottom-up AI for bottom-up economy.
IGF 2023: Grasping AI while walking in the steps of Kyoto philosophers
AI & philosophy, humAInism Artificial Intelligence BlogsRead 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.
Prediction Machines in International Organisations: A 3-Pathway Transition
humAInism Artificial IntelligenceThe text discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in international organizations, emphasizing a 3-pathway transition: 1) influencing issue domains, 2) changing internal processes, and 3) altering organizational outputs. It highlights the importance of incorporating AI into daily tasks, such as predictions, to enhance decision-making processes rather than replace humans. The transition involves external collaborations and internal capacity-building to effectively integrate AI tools. Overall, the focus is on navigating the organizational shift brought by AI to leverage its potential and adapt to technological advancements.
Diplomatic and AI hallucinations: How can thinking outside the box help solve global problems?
AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital diplomacyWe examine the use of AI "hallucinations" in diplomacy, showing how AI analysis of UN speeches can reveal unique insights. It argues that the unexpected outputs of AI could lead to new ways of solving global issues, promoting the idea of creatively utilizing AI's quirks for innovative problem-solving
How can handwriting improve learning in the digital era?
AI & linguistics, humAInism Pedagogy UpdatesHandwriting is beneficial for conceptual understanding and memory retention, according to the article in the Economist. Handwriting is endangered as laptops enter classrooms worldwide. Some countries reacted by banning computers in the classroom or introducing compulsory handwriting. As typing is critical skill for digital era, it should not be banned. It also has some advantages for summarising texts. Thus, it is essential to strike right balance and proper timing of using typing and handwriting in educational process.
How can science diplomacy support the use of AI in scientific research
AI & linguistics, AI & philosophy, AI Technology, humAInism AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Science diplomacy UpdatesArtificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate scientific discovery and help solve humanity’s biggest problems, according to the Economist coverage. Two areas that show particular promise are “literature-based discovery” (LBD), which analyzes existing scientific literature for new ideas, and “robot scientists” or self-driving labs, which use AI to generate and test hypotheses. The main barrier to AI’s transformation of scientific practice is the willingness and ability of scientists to embrace and use AI tools.
