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Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity

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Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’ Nick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing their own fumes”. The former UK deputy prime …

Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

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Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of removing its strongest data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded “backdoor” access to user …