Everyone has an opinion about artificial intelligence. At the University of Edinburgh, some of the world's leading thinkers on AI are regularly sharing their expertise to help us navigate through the hype. Why the Humanities must shape the future of AI To avoid repeating the mistakes of the social media age, artists and their creative ilk must design AI. And quickly - time is running out. Why AI is still a fragile and vulnerable technology Forget super-intelligent robots. The immediate risk with AI is from bad actors exploiting its limitations. Supercharging AI through innovative data partnership Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way we automate tasks and make data-driven decisions. The success of AI, however, hinges massively on the quality of the data used to train its models. AI that mimics human problem solving big advance – but comes with new risks OpenAI's latest AI models, known as "Strawberry" claim a significant leap in the reasoning capabilities of large language models. Whilst its release has generated excitement, it also raised critical questions about its novelty, efficacy and potential risks. Guiding the use of AI towards cultural benefit A consumer backlash to widespread application of AI in the creative industries shows why we need more judicious use of the technology to enrich our lives. Boom or bust? Clear heads are needed for peace actors navigating AI AI and related technologies are raising questions about their ethical implications and long-term sustainability in peace and conflict studies. This article was published on 2025-03-11
