We must ensure that AI delivers a greener, fairer world

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Artificial intelligence is happening, and it demands an intelligent, climate smart, response, argues Green Party's Molly Scott Cato

This week Andy Haldane, the Bank of England's chief economist, has added his voice to the growing chorus, warning that artificial intelligence and machines could make thousands of UK jobs obsolete. On...

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