Artificial Intelligence

Tyler Cowen is one of those great minds that whenever an interview is released, I’ll take a listen. An Economics professor at George Mason University, Tyler could be better described as a polymath, and he is most prolific as a writer on his blog Marginal Revolution. The world I’ve lived in has not changed that much since I was born but that’s about to change. You could say its changed already but it’s not fully instantiated in most of the things we do ...

With AI advancements, many wonder what will set workers apart in the future, particularly those involved in knowledge work and the professions. When AI has all the knowledge and all the intelligence, what value does the human worker bring? The answer is agency - high agency. High-agency individuals - those who take ownership of their actions, shape circumstances rather than react to them, and turn obstacles into opportunities - are the ones that will thrive. ...

What the playbook covers The UK Government published their Artificial Intelligence (AI) Playbook on 10 February 2025, setting out 10 Principles for using AI in government organisations. The playbook updates previous UK government publications, providing an expanded guide designed to help public sector organisations harness AI technologies safely, effectively, and responsibly. It is a must-read for risk managers, cyber-security professionals, and compliance experts working with or within the UK public sector. The playbook provides guidance and principles to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities presented by AI. ...

Context For mid-career professionals in risk, audit, or management, the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence presents a specific challenge: how to apply established governance principles to a non-deterministic technology. This note outlines where AI sits within the standard Three Lines of Defence model, helping you position your skills and oversight responsibilities effectively. Defining AI Governance AI Governance is simply the framework of accountability, authority, and control that ensures automated systems are used responsibly. It is the mechanism by which an organisation retains meaningful control over its technology. ...

Nick Bostrom’s Deep Utopia explores the future of AI, existential risk, and the philosophical dilemmas of a world where intelligence surpasses human control - where humans may be left with nothing, or nothing meaningful, to do. The book raises profound questions about extreme risk scenarios — ranging from catastrophe to utopia. How will we manage uncertainty, resilience, and ethical responsibility in a world shaped, driven, and perhaps full managed by AI? Can humanity navigate this transition while maintaining control, ensuring AI serves rather than undermines us? ...