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The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #77: AI Office Tender The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to support the monitoring of compliance and risk assessment of general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process AI Office AI safety tender: The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to provide technical assistance aimed at supporting the monitoring of compliance, in particular in its assessment of risks posed by general-purpose AI models at Union level, as authorised by Articles 89, 92 and 93 in the AI Act. The €9,080,000 tender is divided into six lots. Five lots address specific systemic risks: 1) CBRN, 2) cyber offence, 3) loss of control, 4) harmful ma...2025-05-1308 min

Ethical MachinesShould We Ignore Claims about AI’s Existential Threat?Are claims about AI destroying humanity just more AI hype we should ignore? My guests today, Risto Uuk and Torben Swoboda assess three popular arguments for why we should dismiss them and focus solely on the AI risks that are here today. But they find each argument flawed, arguing that, unless some fourth powerful argument comes along, we should devote resources to identifying and avoiding potential existential risks to humanity posed by AI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy 2025-05-0141 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #76: Consultation on General-Purpose AI The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process Commission launches consultation on general-purpose AI model rules: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. This feedback will inform Commission guidelines explaining key concepts and addressing fundamental questions about the AI Act's GPAI provisions around definitions, provider responsibilities, and market placement requirements. They will detail how the AI Office will support compliance and explain how an approved Code of Practice could...2025-04-3008 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #75: AI Continent Action Plan The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators.. Legislative Process Commission sets course for Europe's AI focus: The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators. The plan focuses on five pillars: 1) building a large-scale AI data and computing infrastructure ; 2) increasing access to large and high-quality data; 3) developing algorithms and fostering AI adoption in strategic sectors; 4) strengthening AI skills and talents; and 5) regulatory simplification. The AI...2025-04-1409 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #74: Human Rights Are Not Optional Architects of the AI Act have urged Brussels to halt "dangerous" watering down of rules that would exempt major US tech companies like OpenAI and Google from key regulatory requirements.. Legislative Process AI Board convenes for its third meeting: The AI Board, comprising senior representatives from EU Member States, met on 24 March under the chairmanship of Mr Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. In the morning, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the European Commission's latest strategic initiatives and priorities. Member States shared their AI Act implementation approaches during a...2025-03-3108 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #74: Human Rights Are Not Optional Architects of the AI Act have urged Brussels to halt "dangerous" watering down of rules that would exempt major US tech companies like OpenAI and Google from key regulatory requirements. AI Board convenes for its third meeting: The AI Board, comprising senior representatives from EU Member States, met on 24 March under the chairmanship of Mr Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. In the morning, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the European Commission's latest strategic initiatives and priorities. Member States shared their AI Act implementation approaches during a roundtable discussion. The afternoon...2025-03-3107 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #73: Scientific Panel Rules The Commission has established rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts.. Legislative Process Adoption of implementing act for the scientific panel: The European Commission has adopted rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. This panel, mandated by the AI Act, will support the AI Office and national authorities in implementing and enforcing the legislation. The advisory body will provide technical advice on enforcement matters and can alert the AI Office about potential risks from general-purpose AI models. The Commission has adopted an implementing act outlining the panel's...2025-03-1708 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter The Commission has established rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. Legislative Process Adoption of implementing act for the scientific panel: The European Commission has adopted rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. This panel, mandated by the AI Act, will support the AI Office and national authorities in implementing and enforcing the legislation. The advisory body will provide technical advice on enforcement matters and can alert the AI Office about potential risks from general-purpose AI models. The Commission has adopted an implementing act outlining the panel's...2025-03-1707 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #72: Europe’s Competitiveness The European Tech Alliance paper "Ensuring Europe's Competitiveness" outlines steps for European companies to remain globally competitive in AI.. Legislative Process Potential AI Act re-opening: According to Euractiv's Tech Reporter Claudie Moreau, the AI Office director Lucilla Sioli has confirmed that the AI Act will be included in the Commission's digital package, for which an impact assessment is expected by the end of 2025. Speaking on a privacy panel, Sioli clarified that rather than any "big review" of the AI Act, there is an examination planned of how to simplify compliance for SMEs. Sioli indicated to...2025-03-0308 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter The European Tech Alliance paper "Ensuring Europe's Competitiveness" outlines steps for European companies to remain globally competitive in AI. Legislative Process Potential AI Act re-opening: According to Euractiv's Tech Reporter Claudie Moreau, the AI Office director Lucilla Sioli has confirmed that the AI Act will be included in the Commission's digital package, for which an impact assessment is expected by the end of 2025. Speaking on a privacy panel, Sioli clarified that rather than any "big review" of the AI Act, there is an examination planned of how to simplify compliance for SMEs. Sioli indicated to...2025-03-0308 min

Age of AIS10E4: The AI Risk Debate - Hype or Existential Threat?Today we dive into the evolving conversation on AI risk and governance. Our guests, Torben Swoboda and Risto Uuk, discuss the challenges of defining AI risk, the debate over acceptable thresholds, and common critiques of the existential risk perspective. We also examine the feasibility of global AI governance and historical parallels that may guide our path forward.Links:Examining Popular Arguments Against AI Existential Risk: A Philosophical AnalysisPause Giant AI Experiments: An Open LetterSend us a text 2025-02-2655 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #71: Wealth of Commission Guidelines The European Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition, prohibited AI practices and a living repository on AI literacy. Legislative Process Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition: The European Commission has published guidelines explaining the definition of AI systems under the AI Act, aiming to help providers and other stakeholders determine whether their software qualifies as AI under the new legislation. The guidelines are non-binding and are intended to evolve over time, with planned updates on practical experience, emerging questions and use cases. As of 2 February, the first provisions of the Act have come...2025-02-1708 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #70: First Measures Take Effect The Act, which entered its first phase on 2 February just before the Paris AI Summit, now prohibits specific AI applications. Legislative Process The first measures of the AI Act take effect: Le Monde journalist Alexandre Piquard reported that the first phase of the Act began on 2 February, just before the Paris AI Summit. Initially, the Act prohibits specific AI applications, including social rating systems, predictive policing AI for individual profiling, and workplace or school emotion recognition. Also banned are the exploitation of people's vulnerabilities, manipulation or subliminal techniques. Real-time facial recognition in public spaces and...2025-02-0308 min

Straight To ItEp.69: The Groundbreaking Debate Over AI regulation with Risto Uuk, EU AI ExpertIn this episode, I interview Risto Uuk, the EU Research Lead at the Future of Life Institute in Brussels. He researches European Union Artificial Intelligence policy, including the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Risto is a PhD researcher at KU Leuven studying the assessment and risk-mitigation of general purpose AI models. We have an expansive conversation covering the most groundbreaking parts of the EU AI Act, the negotiations behind it, and the broader applications and risks of artificial intelligence throughout the world. I hope you enjoy this episode!2025-01-3127 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #69: Big Tech and AI Standards Corporate Europe Observatory has published an overview arguing that European AI standard-setting bodies are heavily dominated by tech industry representatives. Analysis Feedback on the second Code of Practice draft: Leverhulme Centre for Future Intelligence academics reviewed the second draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI and acknowledged significant improvements from the first version. The authors praise the balanced approach between Commitments, Measures and KPIs in establishing governance for general-purpose AI models. Their recommendations for the new draft focus on the following areas: increased attention to inference-time considerations, development of a more adaptable tiered...2025-01-2008 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #68: New Year Kickoff Korea has passed the "Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of Trust", becoming the second nation globally after the EU to enact comprehensive AI legislation. Legislative Process Second draft of the Code of Practice published: The second draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been published following stakeholder consultation involving approximately 1000 participants, including EU Member States representatives and international observers. The draft was shaped by Working Group meetings held in November 2024, when participants provided feedback through verbal discussions and interactive polls. The process included 354 written submissions on the...2025-01-0608 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #67: More Jobs at the AI Office The European Commission is currently recruiting Legal and Policy Officers for the European AI Office. Analyses Analysis of the 1st Code of Practice Draft: Yacine Jernite and Lucie-Aimée Kaffee from Hugging Face evaluated the proposed measures for AI Act Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. Jernite and Kaffee state that whilst the transparency measures are generally well-directed, requiring detailed documentation and performance evaluation, improvements are needed to increase public accessibility of information and adapt language for collaborative development settings. The copyright-related measures are deemed promising, particularly in their emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and standardisation. H...2024-12-1608 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #66: Huge Edition Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice and consultation on AI Act prohibitions and AI system definition is now open. Legislative Process First draft of the Code of Practice available now: Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, having completed the first of four drafting rounds scheduled before April 2025. This draft was discussed with approximately a thousand stakeholders, including EU Member State representatives and international observers, in dedicated working group meetings. The document, facilitated by the European AI Office, was developed...2024-12-0212 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #65: Free Speech and National Plans Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the EU AI Act. Legislative Process Ireland publishes list of public authorities: Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the AI Act. These authorities will receive additional powers to perform their existing responsibilities when AI poses high risks to fundamental rights, including access to mandatory documentation from AI system developers and deployers. The named authorities include An Coimisiún Toghcháin...2024-11-1208 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #64: Draft on the Scientific Panel The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. Legislative Process Implementing act on scientific panel: The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. This panel will advise and assist the AI Office and national market surveillance authorities in implementing and enforcing the Act. The feedback period runs from 18 October to 15 November, lasting four weeks. All feedback received will be published on the site...2024-10-2807 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #63: Standards, Cooperation, Risk Management First Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI was on 30 September, revealing disagreements between GPAI providers and other stakeholders. Legislative Process Euractiv's tech journalist Jacob Wulff Wold reported that the European Commission held its first Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI (GPAI) on 30 September. The Commission shared a list of chairs and vice-chairs for working groups drafting the Code and welcomed nearly 1,000 participants to the virtual plenary. The drafting process will incorporate input from a multi-stakeholder consultation, workshops with GPAI providers and chairs/vice-chairs, and Code of Practice plenaries. The first draft is expected...2024-10-1408 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #62: AI Pact Signed; Code of Practice Launched The European Commission collects over 100 AI Pact signatures and an online kick-off plenary for the general-purpose AI code of practice is scheduled for 30 September. Legislative Process Over a hundred companies sign AI Pact pledges: The European Commission has announced over a hundred initial signatories to the AI Pact, including multinational corporations and SMEs from various sectors. The Pact supports voluntary adherence to the AI Act principles before its official implementation and deepens engagement between the AI Office and stakeholders. Signatories commit to at least three core actions: developing an AI governance strategy to comply with...2024-09-3007 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #61: Council of Europe AI Convention vs the Act Comparison of the Council of Europe's AI convention with the AI Act. The AI Office receives nearly 1,000 expressions of interest to participate in the code of practice. Legislative Process Strong interest for the first general-purpose AI code of practice: The AI Office has received nearly 1,000 expressions of interest from organisations and individuals worldwide to participate in drafting the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. The drafting process will commence with an online kick-off plenary on 30 September. The AI Office is currently verifying applicant eligibility based on submitted and public information, with participation confirmations to follow...2024-09-1607 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #60: California Bill Could Enhance the EU’s Turing Award-winning AI expert Yoshua Bengio recommends that the EU take inspiration from the California AI safety bill as they implement their own AI regulation. Analysis California bill could enhance EU AI Act: Euractiv's Jacob Wulff Wold reported on the California bill, Senate Bill (SB) 1047, which would require the developers of AI models trained with more than $100 million in computing resources to follow and disclose a Safety and Security Plan (SSP) aimed at preventing critical harm. SB 1047 defines critical harm as incidents causing mass casualties or material damages exceeding $500 million. Prominent figures like Yoshua Bengio...2024-09-0207 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #59: Key Deadline Extended The general-purpose AI consultation deadline has been extended to 18 September upon the request of a coalition of eleven tech industry associations. Legislative Process General-purpose AI consultation deadline extended: According to Euractiv's Eliza Gkritsi, a group of eleven tech industry associations requested the European Commission to extend the deadline for submitting inputs on the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. In a letter dated 8 August, the group argued that the six-week consultation period, scheduled for the middle of summer, restricted their ability to provide meaningful input. They were seeking a minimum two-week extension. The associations, representing...2024-08-1908 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #58: EU AI Law Enters into Force On 1 August the EU AI Act took effect. It aims to promote responsible AI development and deployment in the EU. Legislative Process AI Act enters into force: On 1 August, the EU AI Act took effect, aiming to promote responsible AI development and deployment in the EU. Initially proposed in April 2021 and agreed upon by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2023, the Act addresses potential risks to citizens' health, safety, and fundamental rights. It sets clear requirements for AI developers and deployers while minimising administrative and financial burdens on businesses. The Act introduces a...2024-08-0508 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #57: Bad for Innovation? EU AI Act's compliance costs and lack of clarity cause concern among tech start-ups ahead of next week's entry into force. Legislative Process It is official! The EU AI Act has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will now enter into force on 1 August. Parliament's possible oversight body: According to Euractiv's Eliza Gkritsi and Théophane Hartmann, the European Parliament is considering establishing a monitoring group for the implementation of the AI Act. MEPs have voiced concerns about the European Commission's approach to key tasks. Brando Benifei, formerly a...2024-07-2207 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #56: General-Purpose AI Rules Members of the European Parliament sent a letter to the AI Office asking for greater inclusion of civil society and other stakeholders in the drafting of codes of practice for general-purpose AI. Legislative Process MEPs have questions about the codes of practice process: POLITICO's Morning Tech published a letter (unfortunately behind a paywall) by MEPs Brando Benifei, Svenja Hahn, Katerina Konečná, Sergey Lagodinsky, Kim Van Sparrentak, Axel Voss and Kosma Złotowski urging the EU's AI Office to include civil society in the drafting of rules for powerful AI models. In the letter, they exp...2024-07-0908 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #55: First-Ever Meeting of the AI Board The AI Board met for the first time to lay the groundwork for the implementation of the AI Act. Legislative Process AI Board's first meeting: The inaugural meeting of the upcoming AI Board convened on 19 June at the European Commission building, ahead of the AI Act's formal entry into force expected in early August. The gathering aimed to lay the groundwork for the Act's implementation, focusing on strategic vision, national governance approaches, initial deliverables, and organisational matters such as the Board's mandate and leadership selection. Attendees included high-level delegates from all EU Member States, European...2024-06-2508 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #54: AI Office Hiring The AI Office is hiring seconded national experts who could be responsible for carrying out innovation, supervision and enforcement tasks. AI Office Seconded national experts to be hired for Policy Specialists: The EU AI Office has put out a call for Seconded National Experts who can become Policy Specialists. The seconded national experts could be responsible for carrying out innovation, supervision and enforcement-relevant tasks for the AI Office. The deadline is 25 July. Joining the AI Office presents an opportunity to oversee general-purpose AI models and ensure they adhere to the requirements of the AI Act...2024-06-1007 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #53: The Law Is Finally Adopted The Council of the EU approved the AI Act and the law will now enter into force very soon. Legislative Process AI Act is finally adopted: The Council of the EU approved the AI Act on 21 May. This legislation, the first of its kind in the world, adopts a 'risk-based' approach, imposing stricter regulations on AI systems with higher potential to harm society. The Act aims to standardise AI rules, potentially setting a global standard for AI regulation. Its primary goal is to promote the development and adoption of safe and trustworthy AI systems within...2024-05-2808 min $Luiza\'s Podcast$ Luiza's Podcast#15: AI Act: Challenges, Opportunities & Practical Insights, with Luca Bertuzzi, Prof. GIanclaudio Malgieri & Risto UukIf you are interested in AI governance & compliance, you can't miss Luiza Jarovsky's conversation with Prof. Gianclaudio Malgieri, Luca Bertuzzi & Risto Uuk: "AI Act: Challenges Opportunities & Practical Insights." Topics covered: - Challenging moments in the last months of the EU AI Act's negotiation;- Transparency, explainability, and fundamental rights impact assessment - why they matter;- The "EU Commission Manifesto";- The most problematic issues of the EU AI Act, which might affect how we protect fundamental rights; - The AI Act's "wins" and why it's a game changer;...2024-05-2654 min

The EU AI Act NewsletterThe EU AI Act Newsletter #52: Free Tools to Navigate the Final Text Navigate the AI Act final text with free new search, chat and contents tools. Legislative Process The AI Pact has kicked off: The AI Pact, an initiative by the European Commission, urges organisations to prepare for the AI Act's implementation. While some provisions of the Act will take effect shortly after its adoption, others apply after a transitional period. The AI Pact encourages early compliance with the Act's requirements. Pillar I focuses on community engagement and sharing best practices. Workshops by the AI Office and collaborative efforts aim to help participants understand their responsibilities and...2024-05-1407 min

Artificial Intelligence and You140 - Guest: Risto Uuk, EU AI Policy Researcher, part 2This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . I'm often asked what's going to happen with AI being regulated, and my answer is that the place that's most advanced in that respect is the European Union, with its new AI Act. So here to tell us all about that is Risto Uuk. He is a policy researcher at the Future of Life Institute and is focused primarily on researching policy-making on AI to maximize the societal benefits of increasingly powerful AI systems. Previously, Risto worked for the World Economic Forum, did research for the European C...2023-02-2031 min

Artificial Intelligence and You139 - Guest: Risto Uuk, EU AI Policy Researcher, part 1This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . I'm often asked what's going to happen with AI being regulated, and my answer is that the place that's most advanced in that respect is the European Union, with its new AI Act. So here to tell us all about that from Brussels is Risto Uuk. He is a policy researcher at the Future of Life Institute and is focused primarily on researching policy-making on AI to maximize the societal benefits of increasingly powerful AI systems. Previously, Risto worked for the World Economic Forum, did research for t...2023-02-1330 min

Teeme head paremini!#16 Risto Uukiga Euroopa tehisintellekti poliitika karjääristRisto Uuk on EA Eesti asutaja ning ka varasem taskuhäälingu saatejuht. Alates selle aasta juunist töötab Risto poliitika analüütikuna Future of Life Institute-is, kus ta keskendub peamiselt tehisintellekti poliitikale. Varasemalt on Risto töötanud Maailma Majandusfoorumi positiivsete tehisintellekti stsenaariumite projekti kallal, teinud uurimistööd Euroopa Komisjonile usaldusväärse tehisintellekti kohta ning toetanud Euroopa tehisintellekti poliitika suunalist uurimistegevust organisatsioonis Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative. Seekordses saates andsime ülevaade tehisintellekti valdkonnast, rääkisime võimalikest karjääriteedest, Risto kandideerimise kogemustest ja nippidest, tema tööst Future of Life Institute-is ning muudest projektidest, kus ta on kaasa löönud. Ajatähised: 01:30 Valdkonna ülevaade 12:4...2021-12-022h 13

Teeme head paremini!Maris Salaga teaduslikust meetodistRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Maris Salaga, kes on lõpetanud kognitiivteaduste bakalaureuse Aarhusi ülikoolis Taanis ja jätkab seal sügisel magistrantuuris õpinguid samal erialal inseneeria kallakuga. Nad vestlesid teaduslikust meetodist, teaduse olulisusest maailma paremaks muutmiseks, teaduse halvast mõjust maailmale, potentsiaalikamatest erialadest maailma paremaks muutmiseks, teadusliku meetodi nõrkustest ja paljust muust. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Kognitiivteaduse bakalaureus Aarhusi ülikoolis: https://bachelor.au.dk/en/cognitivescience/ - Jaan Tallinna stipendium: https://www.teaduskool.ut.ee/et/uudised/tartu-ulikooli-teaduskool-kuulutab-valja-jaan-tallinna-stipendiumi-konkursi-0 - Teaduslik meetod: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-method/ - Replikatsioonikriis: https://novaator.err...2019-06-291h 46

Teeme head paremini!Richard Anniloga efektiivse altruismi kogukonna arendamisestRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Richard Anniloga, kes on Tartu efektiivse altruismi grupi eestvedaja ja Tartu Ülikooli informaatika üliõpilane. Nad vestlesid efektiivse altruismi kogukonna arendamisest üldiselt, aga kitsamalt efektiivse altruismi kogukonna arendamise mudelitest, rahvusvahelisest liikumisest ja Eesti kogukonnast ning võimalustest efektiivses altruismis ise osaleda. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Kogukonna arendamise mudelid: https://www.centreforeffectivealtruism.org/models-of-community-building/ - Efektiivne Altruism Eesti tegevuskava: https://efektiivnealtruism.org/tegevuskava/ - Efektiivne Altruism Eesti tegevuste 1. kvartali kokkuvõte: https://efektiivnealtruism.org/2019/03/12/efektiivne-altruism-eesti-tegevuste-kokkuvote-12-18-03-19/ - Efektiivne Altruism Eesti tegevuste 2. kvartali kokkuvõte: https://efektiivnealtruism.org/2018/12...2019-05-161h 40

Elu pärast GoogletElu pärast Googlet. Tallinn, Laas, Tammet. Tehisintellekt vs inimeneLaupäeval, 11. mail kell 17.05 kõlab Vikerraadio eetris tulevikuvisioonidele pühendatud loengusarja "Elu pärast Googlet" kuueteistkümnes osa ehk lisapala, kus teemal "Tehisintellekt vs inimene" arutlevad Jaan Tallinn, Oliver Laas, Tanel Tammet, vestlusringi veab Risto Uuk.2019-05-111h 03

Teeme head paremini!Jaan Tallinna, Oliver Laasi ja Tanel Tammetiga tehisintellekti ohtudestRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Jaan Tallinna, Oliver Laasi ja Tanel Tammetiga. Jaan Tallinn on Skype'i ja Kazaa kaasasutaja ning kaasasutas ka eksistentsiaalseid riske uurivad organisatsioonid Centre for the Study of Existential Risk ja Future of Life Institute. Oliver Laas on mitmes erinevas asutuses filosoofia külalislektor, näiteks Tallinna Ülikooli Humanitaarteaduste instituudis. Tanel Tammet on arvutiteadlane ja Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli võrgutarkvara professor. Nad vestlesid selle üle, kui palju peaks tehisintellekti ohtude pärast muretsema ja mida me nende vähendamiseks tegema peaksime. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Eksistentsiriske uuriv organisatsioon: Future of Life Insti...2019-05-041h 01

Teeme head paremini!Jaan Apsiga ühiskondliku mõju planeerimisest ja mõõtmisestRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Jaan Apsiga, kes oli Sotsiaalsete Ettevõtete Võrgustiku kaasasutaja ja selle juhatuse esimees aastatel 2012-2019. Nad vestlesid mõju mõõtmise mõtteviisist, mõju planeerimise ja hindamise tööriistadest, praktilistest väljakutsetest seoses mõju mõõtmisega, mõjusamatest heategevusvõimalustest Eestis ja paljust muust. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Tööriist Maailmamuutjad.ee: https://www.maailmamuutjad.ee/ - Kodanikuühenduste ühiskondliku mõju hindamine: https://www.kysk.ee/failid/Upload/files/sisulehtede-failid/2012-Kodanikuühenduste-uhiskondliku-moju-hindamine.pdf - Heategevusel peab olema mõju: https://arvamus.postimees.ee/1324086/jaan-aps-heategevusel-peab-ol...2019-04-231h 43

Teeme head paremini!Kristina Meringuga loomade heaolustRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Kristina Meringuga, kes on loomakaitseorganisatsiooni Nähtamatud Loomad president. Nad vestlesid farmiloomade heaolust, efektiivsest loomakaitsest, erinevate sekkumiste ja projektide mõjust, taimetoitlusest, karjäärist loomade valdkonnas ja paljust muust. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Tööstusfarmide probleemist: https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/lewis-bollard-end-factory-farming/ - Tööstusfarmide ulatusest ja kõrvalejäetusest: https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/factory-farming/ - Teaduspõhine loomakaitse: https://novaator.err.ee/839194/loomakaitsja-tohusaks-loomade-aitamiseks-tuleb-tegutseda-teaduspohiselt - USA annetamise andmed (ja vastuväited loomade heaolu teemaga tegelemisele): https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/cause-profile-animal-welfare - Loomade heaolu Eurobaromeeter: http://ec.europa.eu/COMMFro...2019-03-061h 14

Teeme head paremini!Taivo Pungasega enesearengustRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Taivo Pungasega, kes on insener ja andmeteadlane Veriffis. Nad vestlesid üldiselt enesearengust, aga kitsamalt ratsionaalsusest, produktiivsuse strateegiatest, vaimsest tervisest, esinemishirmust, välismaal tippülikoolis õppimisest, eriala valimisest ja muust sellisest. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Pungas heast karjäärinõust: https://pungas.ee/milline-on-hea-karjaarinou/ - Pungas universaalselt kasulikust erialavalikust: https://pungas.ee/erialavalik/ - Pungas produktiivsuse tööriistadest: https://pungas.ee/eneseareng-iii-tooriistad-produktiivsuse-tostmiseks/ - Pungas vaimsest tervisest: https://pungas.ee/eneseareng-ii-kuidas-olla-vaimses-tippvormis/ - Pungase motivatsioonikirjad stipendiumidele, ülikoolidesse ja mujale kandideerimiseks: https://pungas.ee/koik-mu-motivatsioonikirjad/ - 80,000 Hoursi artikkel sellest, miks ei tasu oma kirge...2019-02-241h 34

Teeme head paremini!Urmo Kübaraga targast annetamisestRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Urmo Kübaraga, kes on president Kersti Kaljulaidi vabakonnanõunik. Nad vestlesid targast annetamisest, miks tegeleda heategevusega, rahvusvahelisest vs eestipõhisest annetamisest, emotsionaalsest ja ratsionaalsest heategevusest, teenin-et-annetada karjäärist ja paljust muust. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Kuidas targalt annetada ja annetamisnõuanded: https://edasi.org/34714/tark-annetaja-kuidas-targalt-annetada/ - Heategevuse valimine ratsionaalselt: https://novaator.err.ee/838543/urmo-kubar-pensionifondi-me-ju-ei-vali-tunde-jargi-miks-aga-heategevust - Stefan Schubert annetamise psühholoogiast: https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/ea-global-2018-psychology-of-ea/ - Eesti ja rahvusvahelise heategevuse võrdlus kvaliteetse eluaasta arvutamise järgi: https://novaator.err.ee/843095/eksistentsiohud-voivad-olla-pakilisemad-kui-tervishoid-ja-vaesus - Teenin-et-annetada karjäär: https...2019-02-141h 22

Teeme head paremini!Andreas Palmiga eksistentsiriskidest Steven Pinkeri raamatu põhjalRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Andreas Palmiga, kes on Pariisi Poliitikauuringute Instituudi tudeng ja lõpetamas sellel õppeaastal oma bakalaureusekraadi Edinburghi ülikoolis. . Nad vestlesid Harvardi ülikooli psühholoogia professor Steven Pinkeri raamatu "Enlightenment Now" 19. peatüki üle, mis räägib eksistentsiriskidest. Juttu tuli sellest, miks Pinker arvab, et eksistentsiriskidest mõtlemine ei ole hea, tehnoloogia optimismist ja pessimismist, tehisintellekti ohtudest ja paljust muust. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Pinkeri raamatu eksistentsiriskide peatükk: http://bit.do/xrisks - Pinkeri raamatu “Enlightenment Now” arvustus: https://novaator.err.ee/842448/raamatuarvustus-maailm-muutub-paremaks-hoolimata-ajakirjanduse-negatiivsusest - Nick Bostromi tehisintellekti ekspertide küsitlus: https://ni...2019-02-141h 13

Teeme head paremini!Holger Kiigega efektiivse altruismi filosoofiast ja vastuväidetestRisto Uuk rääkis selles taskuhäälingu osas Holger Kiigega, kes on Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkooli filosoofia lektor ja Tallinna Ülikooli filosoofia doktorant. Nad vestlesid efektiivse altruismi filosoofiast ja liikumisest, efektiivsest altruismist kui tagajärje-eetikast, põhjustest efektiivse altruismiga tegelemiseks, võimalikest vastuväidetest efektiivsele altruismile ja ka sellest, kuidas karjääri läbi võimalikult palju head teha. Allikad, mis vestlust toetasid või jutuks tulid: - Efektiivse altruismi raamat “Doing Good Better”: https://www.kriso.ee/doing-good-better-how-effective-altruism-db-9781592409662.html - Efektiivse altruismi raamatu “Doing Good Better” arvustus: https://novaator.err.ee/693795/raamatuarvustus-kuidas-teha-head-paremini - William MacAskill efektiivse altruismi olulisusest: https://commons.pacificu.edu/cgi/viewco...2019-02-141h 11