What Would Dr. Strangelove Do in the Age of AI?: Max Hastings

I traveled a distance last week to attend an off-the-record lecture on artificial intelligence, delivered by the head of one of the West’s foremost intelligence agencies. Like many people, even those familiar with the defense and security world, I know next to nothing about AI and the revolution that will impact on every life.

The trip proved not to be worth the gas. Our think tank audience was treated to a half hour of bromides about how important AI is going to be; the need to regulate and use it wisely. However, our speaker didn’t trouble to explain what AI will do, ...