Opinion: For politicians, AI will bring salvation or damnation — but nothing in between

Is AI a panacea or a Pandora’s box? It’s a question that divides the British government. Ask the deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, and he’ll fill your ears with promises about a glorious future. AI is a “game-changer” that can “revolutionise public services,” Dowden gushed yesterday. Healthcare, education, and crime prevention are all prime targets for the technological transformation — and that’s just the start. “I could go on nearly forever to cover all areas of public administration,” Dowden threatened. …

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