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Offline libertybele

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AI banned from running nuclear missile systems under bipartisan bill

A group of three Democrats and one Republican have introduced a bill in the House aimed at preventing artificial intelligence systems from progressing to the point where they could autonomously launch a nuclear attack.

The bipartisan lawmakers’ measure would preemptively stymie any future Defense Department policy decisions that could lead to AI being capable of firing off nuclear weapons on its own.

"While U.S. military use of AI can be appropriate for enhancing national security purposes, use of AI for deploying nuclear weapons without a human chain of command and control is reckless, dangerous, and should be prohibited," Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., said this week.

"It is our job as Members of Congress to have responsible foresight when it comes to protecting future generations from potentially devastating consequences," said Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., who’s been vocal on the dangers of allowing AI to keep rapidly developing unchecked..........

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ai-banned-running-nuclear-missile-systems-under-bipartisan-bill

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Yeah, I saw "Wargames" , too.

Now if we can keep "NI"* away from the button.

*No Intelligence.
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Yeah, I saw "Wargames" , too.

Now if we can keep "NI"* away from the button.

*No Intelligence.

I thought about that as well.