AI is not all killer robots. It is far more dangerous - Professor Ursula Martin
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By Sarah Whitebloom
Whatever Hollywood might say, AI is not all about killer robots in a far off future. It is more mundane, more everyday - and much more ubiquitous. And thinking it just belongs in a sci-fi film is dangerous, since this leads to a sense it is not relevant or that it is even unreal. Professor Ursula Martin bristles slightly at the very idea of robots, killer or otherwise, and points out that everyone’s lives are already affected by AI – and there are ‘bigger things at play’ than people realise.
The Maths professor and computer expert has put together a fascinating exhibition in the Bodleian about the history of AI – and has raided Oxford’s collections for treasures which showcase thinking about AI, illustrate fundamental ideas, and provoke debate.
‘AI is very useful. It’s all around us...It is changing our lives...Making...AI all about killer robots gets us off the hook of taking responsibility and distracts attention from the more everyday reality of AI’ – Profess...
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