It states the “autonomous power to hurt, destroy or deceive human beings should never be vested in artificial intelligence”. Britain is set to become a world leader in the technology but there are fears robots might turn on their masters. Campaigners warn badly written computer code or cyber attacks could … More details

A new algorithm in artificial intelligence enables for a 3D model of a person to be created in just a few seconds after videoing their features. Artificial intelligence is used during video games and virtual reality to create 3D objects of people and objects. But typically it requires special equipment when … More details

Ethics should be at the centre of the development of artificial intelligence (AI), a parliamentary report has said. AI should “never” be given the “autonomous power to hurt, destroy or deceive” people, it adds. The Lords’ report said the UK has the potential to be a leader in developing AI and called on the … More details

The committee said the UK is well placed to “help shape the ethical development of artificial intelligence and to do so on the global stage”. “To be able to demonstrate such influence internationally, the government must ensure it is doing everything it can for the UK to maximise everyone in the country,” … More details

Britain can cement its position as a world leader in artificial intelligence by putting ethics at the heart of the sector’s development, a House of Lords report has concluded. The report said that the UK already boasted several strong AI companies, led by Google DeepMind, world class research institutions … More details