Conference puts focus on AI supervision

Potential of technology shouldn't obscure its dangers and experts call for regulation

Artificial intelligence, the revolutionary and diffuse technology, which has been sparking controversy and awe since its inception more than 50 years ago, has entered a stage that requires the global community to agree on regulations to serve the common good.

Hundreds of experts from around the world gathered in October to attend a conference on AI ethics, policy and governance at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, or HAI. They discussed how major stakeholders can work together to supervise AI research, minimize risks and prohibit unethical AI-enhanced practices.