Earlier this year, ICFG conducted a round of interviews with EU policymakers to assess the current gaps when it comes to technological climate interventions that are becoming more and more prevalent in political discourse. Click through for a summary of what EU policymakers asked about and our initial round of responses.
Policymakers’ FAQ: Climate Interventions Read More »
Governments must learn from past challenges and actively steer technological innovation, prioritising democratic principles and positive social impact over industry profits. As the global order comes under increasing strain, political leaders must look beyond the ballot box and focus on mitigating the long-term risks posed by emerging technologies.
Making Emerging Technologies Safe for Democracy Read More »
From the steam engine to electricity to the internet, technology has had a profound impact on the modern world. In the coming decade, five powerful emerging technologies are poised to fundamentally reshape societies. Our new report current state of these technologies and outlines the potential risks they pose in the absence of responsible governance.
Five Emerging Technologies to Act On Now Read More »
Advanced AI presents policymakers with some particularly tricky regulatory challenges. One of these challenges is the sudden emergence of unexpected capabilities in AAI systems. Policymakers and legislative bodies, as well as civil society, should be aware of the limitations of governance tools that rely on evaluating models for capabilities to differentiate low-risk from high-risk models.
Regulatory Challenges of Advanced AI: Unexpected Capabilities Read More »
The EU stands at a crossroads with the Artificial Intelligence Act. A key decision looms: whether to exempt foundation models from this regulatory framework or not. This choice is not a matter of European competitiveness – it represents a foundation stone for responsibly governing our technology-infused future.
Europe’s Imperative to Shape a Safe AI Future Read More »
What is ‘frontier artificial intelligence’ and why were international leaders sufficiently concerned by it to attend a two-day summit? We take a look at what differentiates frontier AI from other forms of AI, and why even its developers don’t fully understand how it works.
Bletchley Park and Frontier AI Read More »
