'Killer AI' is real. Here's how we stay safe, sane and strong in a brave new world

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of remarkable. From health care to finance, AI is transforming industries and has the potential to elevate human productivity to unprecedented levels. However, this exciting promise is accompanied by a looming concern among the public and some experts: the emergence of "Killer AI." In a world where innovation has already changed society in unexpected ways, how do we separate legitimate fears from those that should still be reserved for fiction? To help answer questions like these, we recently released a policy brief for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University titled "On Defining'Killer AI.'"