Curious Cook: AI and the future of food

AI systems may be engineered to increase food production, which means one of its downsides is that animal welfare is not considered. — OLEKSANDR/Pexels

I recently came across the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks report, which summarises the main expected risks for our planet in 2024 as assessed by around 1,500 national leaders. Top of the list is ‘Extreme Weather’, which is the top concern of 66% of those polled.

Second on the list is ‘AI-generated Misinformation and Disinformation’ which bothered 53% of the leaders surveyed. Third and fourth on the list are ‘Societal/Political Polarisation’ and ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis’.