Complicated concepts are more easily understood if framed in the guise of a good analogy. For fun, this post aims to demystify machine learning — the technique that underpins modern AI — by looking at it through a culinary lens.

Recently there’s been a flurry of activity to do with AI safety. While the focus to date is on those at the forefront of cutting edge AI development, the guidelines that emerge will likely have implications for all businesses who use AI. This post provides a four-part overview for anyone new to the AI safety debate.

We’re going to begin with a series of posts relating to hot topic areas of AI policy, to provide some colour to developments that could have immense implications for businesses seeking to use AI as new rules come into force. First, here is a quick primer on the AI policy landscape, for those new to the field.