AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.

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Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.

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What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?

AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.

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Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

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Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights

A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.

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Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down

The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in.

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Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

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Shiona McCallum meets mums and hospital staff trialling a new assisted birth innovation.

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UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI

The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".

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Does this AI comic make you laugh?

Comedian Garrett Millerick has created an AI avatar based on his own material. Is it any good?

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