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'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'

Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.

Tarun Mottlia

Via BBC News

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'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Image: Image caption, Meredith Whittaker believes science doesn't support the idea that AI will turn against humans

Image source, Alvaro Alvarez/ BBC

Image caption, Meredith Whittaker believes science doesn't support the idea that AI will turn against humans

ByMegha Mohan

Gender and identity correspondent

Warning: This article contains strong language.

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