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One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy | Matthew Botvinick

Botvinick argues democratic institutions are necessary to manage AI risks like cyberattacks and hyper-persuasion; the topic has moved from tech circles into political conversations.

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  1. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe Guardian reports: One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy | Matthew Botvinick.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe rise of AI makes the preservation of democracy even more urgent – especially as the technology threatens institutions AI safety is having a moment. After years as a topic for techies and futurists, the potential risks from artificial intelligence systems – from cyberattacks to hyper-persuasion to rogue behavior – are suddenly under discussion both in the corridors of power and around kitchen t

  3. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentFile that under things that matter more than they sound.

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