Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook, IBM, and Microsoft form artificial intelligence ethics board

From job automation to fears of a robot uprising, the growth of artificial intelligence has spurred numerous concerns over the future of humanity, many of which have long been stoked by science fiction. But now, the tech giants of Silicon Valley are working to take on the most pertinent challenges before they can even arise. Researchers with Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook, IBM, and Microsoft have teamed up to create a standard of ethics for the development of AI, with hopes that establishing guidelines can help to ensure that future technologies are intended solely for the benefit of humankind. From job automation to fears of a robot uprising, the growth of artificial intelligence has spurred numerous concerns over the future of humanity, many of which have long been stoked by science fiction. The group has not yet revealed its name or the specifics of its plans, but has so far met to discuss many of the issues surrounding AI, including jobs, transportation, and warfare, the New York Times reports.