AI revolution is upon us but we can't let it replace human creativity
Working out how to make the best use of artificial intelligence, and avoid the problems it could bring, is a difficult task
Artificial intelligence is a relatively new technology and its capabilities have been increasing so rapidly that it’s difficult to know exactly where it will take us. It promises wondrous advances, but threatens problems verging on the catastrophic.
So it will be difficult to navigate a path towards a future in which AI is a boon to humanity, not a curse. Nonetheless, it is a journey we must take, even if it’s bound to involve missteps along the way.
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The UK Government’s plan to provide an exemption to copyright laws so works like songs, books and indeed newspapers could be used to train artificial intelligence was one such stumble, although the goal – to help British AI companies make progress – was well-intentioned.
"We have listened," said Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, following a backlash led by performers like Dua Lipa and Elton John. A new report said any change to copyright law would need to give the rights-holders a fair reward and protection against unlawful use of their work.
The AI revolution is upon us, but it must complement human creativity, not crush the life from it.
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