‘Fantastical apocalyptic claims’ obscure present AI dangers, say researchers

Following recent extinction-level warnings from the industry, Canada needs its own legislative 'hammer' to shut down rogue AI, and ensure compliance, says Senator Colin Deacon.
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the government has no current plans to introduce new legislation on AI safety this fall.

Concerns over the potential extinction-level risks posed by artificial intelligence in recent weeks are "nothing new," experts say, but while the issue is real and long-standing, the hand-wringing is a "red herring" that distracts from existing AI harms and the industry's ow...

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