Tag: Governance
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Reflecting on AI Safety: 10 Years After ‘Superintelligence’
It has been ten years since Nick Bostrom’s ‘Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies’ was published, a work that undoubtedly sparked intense discourse and debate about the future implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The book’s central thesis—that superintelligent AI could pose existential risks—remains a significant concern for experts and laypeople alike. This reflection on AI safety, through…
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The Hidden Intrigues and Myths of The City of London
The City of London, that enigmatic one-square-mile area at the heart of Greater London, stands as a testament to a history steeped in commerce, power, and peculiarity. This microcosm, often conflated with the rest of London’s sprawling metropolis, is a legally distinct entity with a unique governance system and historical significance that dates back centuries.…
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Le complesso ruolo delle organizzazioni no-profit e come stanno plasmando le nostre cittÃ
Nell’era moderna, le organizzazioni no-profit rappresentano un ossimoro intrigante: entità che, pur dichiarandosi senza scopo di lucro, gestiscono spesso fondi pubblici di entità notevole. Queste organizzazioni vengono considerate pilastri fondamentali del sostegno sociale, ma un’analisi più approfondita rivela una realtà spesso meno idealistica. Per esempio, a Seattle, durante il picco del movimento Black Lives Matter…
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Navigating the Tumultuous Seas of Nix Community Leadership
In the world of open-source software, community dynamics play a pivotal role in the development and sustainability of projects. Nix, a powerful package manager for Linux and other Unix systems, finds itself at a crossroads amidst growing concerns over leadership and its community governance. The essence of the issue lies not just in technical debates…