Two Paths for A.I.

Two Paths for A.I.

Joshua Rothman on two papers about the future of A.I., by deeply knowledgeable experts, which arrive at absurdly divergent conclusions about the threat the tech poses.

Beware the exploitative Age of Dis-Enlightenment

Some speculate that harm caused by the concentration of wealth and political power will be far worsened by efforts to manipulate Artificial Intelligence in willfully distorting the public’s perception.

Mental Health Meets Machine Learning: What A.I. Therapy Can (and Can’t) Do

If you’ve ever tried to find a therapist, you probably know this frustrating feeling: You spend your lunch break looking up providers who can meet you in person, only to realize that the few who are available in your area don’t have appointments after you get off work in the evening. So you turn to telehealth counselors because of their abundance, but soon discover you’ll have to pay out of pocket. Without any options, you regress into thinking …