The final episode of AI and You casts a light on the disadvantages and the advantages of Artificial Intelligence in various sectors. A hope-filled potential for the future exists but AI could also bring some dangers. For now, what we do know is that our intelligence is real, and if we combine our human intelligence with compassion, ethics, transparency and the right political will, we might just be able to create a brighter future.

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AI is one of the most hotly debated topics in parliaments, governments, and European and international institutions currently. At the end of 2023, 31 countries had already passed some form of AI legislation, and 13 were actively debating new laws. The recently passed EU AI law has caused quite a stir in recent months. All eyes are now on the US as the 2024 elections may impact the generative AI legislation.

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AI Regulation is Coming- What is the Likely Outcome? : CSIS

Current US AI regulation means adopting a strategic — and communicative — approach : Thomson Reuters

EU’s AI Act Falls Short on Protecting Rights at Borders : Just Security

Brussels EU Quarter : Lobby Planet

Big Tech lobbying should not derail the AI Act : Corporate Europe Observatory

Microsoft partners with Mistral in second AI deal beyond OpenAI : The Verge

Microsoft's deal with Mistral AI faces EU scrutiny : Reuters

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AI systems can search through enormous volumes of personal data, including criminal histories and other characteristics deemed to be "risk factors”. Recently, organisations have voiced worries about the French government's intention to utilise AI monitoring in the run-up to the Olympics in Paris. The most dreaded development in the near future is the emergence of deadly weapons driven by AI that are autonomous.

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There’s software used across the country to predict future criminals. And it’s biased against blacks : Pro Publica

A new look at the intersection of predictive policing, poverty and stress in LA : Centre of Health Journalism

LAPD ended predictive policing programs amid public outcry. A new effort shares many of their flaws : The Guardian

Predictive policing: When AI predicts criminal activity : Digital World

London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime : WIRED

Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance : BBC

Russia illegally used facial recognition to arrest protestor, human rights court rules : Politico

‘The Gospel’: how Israel uses AI to select bombing targets in Gaza : The Guardian

Israel under pressure to justify its use of AI in Gaza : Politico

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