When Oscar advised Michael Scott on “The Office” that he can’t just say the word “bankruptcy” and expect something to happen, Michael clarified, “I didn’t say it. I declared it.” It’s a great line because Michael genuinely believes that his earnestness will make the word come true, when in fact that’s a ridiculous idea. Well life imitates art, so as we continue to talk about A.I. this week, today Something’s Happening Here will look at a recent international declaration about securing the advancement of Artificial Intelligence against destructive people and purposes, and ask if it’s really just an “International Paper Tiger,” all bark and no bite, hoping that because they didn’t just say it, but declared it!, that it will come true. Welcome to our mid-week show.
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