It would appear that the development of advanced artificial intelligence, including Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) technology, has significant potential to improve the situation.

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The Cambridge project is looking at the threats that could emerge from progress in Artificial Intelligence (AI), developments in biotech and artificial life including nanotechnology.

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The cars use a combination of technologies, including radar sensors on the front, video cameras aimed at the surrounding area, various other sensors and artificial-intelligence software that helps steer.

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