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To find out more about Andrew go to:Instagram@andrew.ebornWeboctopus.tvAndrew EbornUnderstanding the technology is key. One of the biggest benefits is using AI as a co-pilot. It introduces efficiencies, automates processes and provides significant benefits across all industries. A recent study from the University of California San Diego showed that ChatGPT was better than chatting to your GP – it had more empathy! In November 2023, the UK hosted the world’s first AI conference at Bletchley Park, the war time home of codebreaking and computing. The Summit attracted politicians, computer scientists and tech execs from around the world. Delivering a virtual speech at the summit, King Charles pointed out that AI was ‘no less important than the discovery of electricity, the splitting of the atom, the creation of the world wide web or even the harnessing of fire’. King Charles also emphasised that to ‘realise the untold benefits of AI’, there also had to be an effort to combat significant risks. ‘There is a clear imperative to ensure that this rapidly evolving technology remains safe and secure. And because AI does not respect international boundaries, this mission demands international coordination and collaboration’.AI and the Threat to DemocracyPeople around the world are set to go to the polls in the next few months. There will be elections in Belgium, India, US & UK. The next UK election will be the first to take place against the backdrop of significant advances in AI. National Cyber Security Centre – part of GCHQ – in its latest Annual Review pointed out that the rise of artificial intelligence and evolving geopolitical landscape are significant areas of risk to UK electoral processes. AI has the power to transform our society for the better, NCSC suggests there is a risk that these technologies might be used by those looking to interfere or otherwise undermine trust in our democratic system. I would go much further and point out that it is not a risk but a reality. There are several examples every single day of AI being used to create fake images, fake audio and fake videos.Large language models will almost certainly be used to generate fabricated content, AI-created hyper realistic bots will make the spread of disinformation easier and the manipulation of media for use in deep fake campaigns will likely become more advanced. Within the first 48 hours of the start of the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7th there were over 50 million posts on X (Twitter). Whilst many were true there were several which were AI generated, miscaptioned or using footage out of context.Question EverythingWe must challenge assumptions, encourage curiosity, and foster a mind-set of continuous learning whilst rejecting blind acceptance. We need an active engagement with the world, a conscious effort to unravel the layers of information and misinformation presented to us. In education, encouraging students to question everything is a cornerstone of a robust learning environment. Knowledge is not static. The pursuit of truth requires an unyielding spirit of inquiry. Innovation thrives on that spirit of inquiry. The most ground-breaking discoveries and inventions emerge from a relentless pursuit of answers to questions that challenge the status quo. Question Everything!ANDREW EBORN(1981, Hazelveare, B602)33