EFTA Document EFTA02078060

From: "Gallagher, Katherine" ez

2017 March

From: Lesley Groff

From: Lesley Groff <MIEll

Deep Thinking – collection of essays by AI thought leaders

Deep Thinking – collection of essays by AI thought leaders The document is a largely philosophical and historical overview of AI research, its thinkers, and societal implications. It contains no concrete allegations, financial transactions, or novel claims that point to actionable investigative leads involving influential actors. The content is primarily a synthesis of known public positions and historical anecdotes, offering limited new information for investigative follow‑up. Key insights: Highlights concerns about AI risk and alignment voiced by prominent researchers (e.g., Stuart Russell, Max Tegmark, Jaan Tallinn).; Notes the growing corporate influence on AI development (e.g., references to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, DeepMind).; Mentions historical episodes where AI research intersected with military funding and government secrecy.

2014 November