Intelligent regulation

SIR – The suggestion by a Lords select committee that Britain should improve the regulation of artificial intelligence (report, April 16) highlights the current climate of concern around the ways that AI could affect society – in particular, fears about the use of weaponised AI by militaries. There are, however, many other ethical applications of AI – in making accurate medical diagnoses, for example.

There is no doubt that AI will transform how society operates, nor that there is a need to safeguard against improper use; however, this will take more than just a report.

Greater collaboration between governments, industry and technology experts is required. By working with those who understand AI, regulators can put in place standards that protect us while ensuring AI can still reap its full potential. Dr Nick Lynch

The Pistoia Alliance London W1