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Reynolds hails ‘tremendous upsides’ to AI amid warnings on threats

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has emphasised the “tremendous upsides” to AI that should not be overlooked, as a growing number of tech engineers have warned of its threat to existence. Reynolds told the BBC that the UK should “never be complacent” about AI or “naive about the impact”, although he emphasised that new models could…

Why a swift AI pause is unlikely: no one trusts AI companies

Most agree the AI industry needs oversight. The critical barrier: Few really trust the industry, or the safety advocates who come from inside the house. Why it matters: Factions in the Trump administration, business executives wary of competitive threats, and advocates for cheaper, more customizable "open" models fear that new regulatory…

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