Robert Trager

Robert Trager, AI governance and cybersecurity expert, discusses AI governance, incentives of governments and companies, regulatory diversity, the track record of anticipatory regulation, the security dilemma in AI, cybersecurity at AI companies, and skepticism about AI governance.

Robert Trager, co-director of the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative, and Shannon Vallor, Baillie Gifford Professor of Ethics at the University of Edinburgh, dive into the complex world of artificial intelligence. They explore its dual nature—offering unprecedented opportunities while posing significant risks. Key discussions include the ethical implications of AI in military applications, the potential for manipulation in democratic processes, and the urgent need for effective governance to balance innovation with accountability.