ricklentz · October 27, 2017 03:27
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 I agree with the DeepMind Ethics & Society mission and approach.  Unfortunately, some autonomous systems cannot be networked and need to function without a tether to the cloud.  

 DeepMind doesn't mention that having this strategic oversight role allows them access to a broad audience including directly to many new academic claims.  This is a highly valuable position to be in during this rapidly maturing phase.  

 I had to read this twice before it clicked:
 "DeepMind Ethics & Society is a new research unit dedicated to this task, carrying out interdisciplinary research that brings together the technical insights of our team at DeepMind and the diverse range of people who could be affected by AI. 

 We start from the premise that all AI applications should remain under meaningful human control, and be used for socially beneficial purposes. Understanding what this means in practice requires rigorous scientific inquiry into the most sensitive challenges we face and the inclusion of many voices throughout. We deeply respect the independence and academic integrity of the researchers we work with, and will actively find ways to involve broader society in our work, too. Scientific values, such as openness, transparency, freedom of thought and equality of access guide every project we undertake."
	I agree with the DeepMind Ethics & Society mission and approach. Unfortunately, some autonomous systems cannot be networked and need to function without a tether to the cloud.

	DeepMind doesn't mention that having this strategic oversight role allows them access to a broad audience including directly to many new academic claims. This is a highly valuable position to be in during this rapidly maturing phase.

	I had to read this twice before it clicked:
	"DeepMind Ethics & Society is a new research unit dedicated to this task, carrying out interdisciplinary research that brings together the technical insights of our team at DeepMind and the diverse range of people who could be affected by AI.

	We start from the premise that all AI applications should remain under meaningful human control, and be used for socially beneficial purposes. Understanding what this means in practice requires rigorous scientific inquiry into the most sensitive challenges we face and the inclusion of many voices throughout. We deeply respect the independence and academic integrity of the researchers we work with, and will actively find ways to involve broader society in our work, too. Scientific values, such as openness, transparency, freedom of thought and equality of access guide every project we undertake."