A Politically Neutral Hub for Basic AI Research

Author(s): Sophie-Charlotte Fischer, Andreas Wenger
Series Editor(s): John Thompson
Series: CSS Policy Perspectives
Volume: 7
Issue: 2
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Place: Zurich

In this CSS Policy Perspective, Sophie-Charlotte Fischer and Andreas Wenger warn that policymakers and experts increasingly view artificial intelligence (AI) within the narrow context of great power competition. The authors argue that international science diplomacy could help change this situation. Further, politically neutral Switzerland, with its dynamic AI ecosystem, is well-positioned to take a leading role. By providing a hub committed to the responsible, inclusive, and peaceful development and use of AI, it could lessen the danger posed by a few powerful actors racing to harness this immature technology.

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