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Will AI End Humanity?

If there is even a 1% chance that AI could destroy us, should we keep building it? Are we creating machines that will one day outthink humanity? And is the race to dominate AI accelerating us toward a... Continue

Even at Queen’s, I’m thinking big ideas for George and Danny

Dear George and Danny, Apologies for being a bit late in the day with this but what with the World Cup and a trip to Queen's to see the big guys fall, sport came ahead of my attempts to help you cut ... Continue

11 June 2010

Helping George and Danny with cuts: Part 2

Dear George and Danny, I trust you have been busy getting on with looking at the idea of ending charitable status for private schools, and so have not had time to reply to my letter on the subject po... Continue

10 June 2010

My part in the cuts consultation: Part 1: end charitable status for private schools

Dear George and Danny, Many thanks indeed for the expression of interest in my views, and those of every other citizen, as to where you should consider making cuts in public expenditure. I hope you ... Continue

9 June 2010

Cameron using Libs to do what he wanted to do all along

I have only seen the The Guardian and the FT today, but it is evidence of the effectiveness of the Government's softening up process that the front page of the former carries not a single word on Davi... Continue

8 June 2010

In praise of Margaret Beckett and Malcolm Tucker

Been running around all over the place, not seen the papers, nor heard the news, so unable to  offfer much by way of comment on the Cameron cuts/pain strategy. Just remember one thing, however, about... Continue

7 June 2010

An everyday tale of modern journalism, plus All-Time Premier League team

First of all, thanks to the Independent on Sunday for devoting two pages to an interview pegged to the publication of Prelude to Power, which also mentions (and has pictures of the front covers of) A... Continue

6 June 2010

Making Hay while the sun shines

I was slightly dreading my session at the Hay Festival last night. Such a long way to go (Wales, and the part of Wales that is motorwayphobic). Plus I was expecting the massed ranks of anti-war, anti-... Continue

5 June 2010

Cameron right to go to Cumbria

There are a few grumbles online about David Cameron and Teresa May hotfooting it to Cumbria to meet victims and emergency services who dealt with the terrible tragedy there. But I think the visit is ... Continue

4 June 2010

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.