Doomsday AI: panic, regulation and the China fear

The Listening PostAI’s existential threat to humanity is dominating headlines across the globe. But with so much attention on the fear of a future AI apocalypse, is the media ignoring the damage AI is already causing?And as AI CEOs join forces to call for regulations, is their motivation about public safety or to secure their grip on the technology’s future?Contributors: Leo Schwartz – Reporter, The Information Sarah Myers West – Co-executive director, AI Now Aaron Mak – Technology reporter, Politico Cori Crider – Executive director, Future of Tech InstituteOn our radarNAZA, a documentary that lifts the lid on Israel’s calculated killing of Palestinians, has sparked outrage in Israel and accusations of treason against its Israeli filmmakers. They’ve faced threats from senior government and military officials, as well as journalists and online activists.Elettra Scrivo reports.Who gets to publish Africa? Cassava Republic Press and the politics of storytellingLiterature can shape how people see themselves – and how they’re seen by the rest of the world. But before a story reaches a reader, someone – an editor – has to decide if it is worth publishing. For decades, much of African lite...