AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them | Robert Reich
Two growing phenomena – the climate crisis and AI – pose escalating risks of extraordinary harm.
The Guardian reports that two growing phenomena – the climate crisis and AI – pose escalating risks of extraordinary harm.
Liability lawsuits have held tobacco, oil and pharma companies to account in the past. AI investors won’t ignore this threat The most basic function of government is to protect people from harm.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI, Robert Reich and University.
Why it matters
Developments affecting the environment are closely tied to public health, economies and how communities prepare for change.
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- United States · Americas
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- AI, Robert Reich, University
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- Environment
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