Former U.S. Rep. Brad Carson addresses the audience during his presentation on artificial intelligence and the ethical dilemmas it can create Thursday at the Simmons Center in Duncan. The presentation was part of Cameron University's academic festival. Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger

Former U.S. Rep. Brad Carson addresses the audience during his presentation on artificial intelligence and the ethical dilemmas it can create Thursday at the Simmons Center in Duncan. The presentation was part of Cameron University's academic festival. Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger

Former lawmaker discusses AI, ethical issues

DUNCAN - Artificial intelligence will never be completely safe, but its developers and users can take steps to make it safer, said an expert on national security, energy policy and American politics.“Really, the question is, ‘How do we design a society that does try to make it as safe as possible?