Newton Lee

"There is still hope and kindness in every human being if we dig deep enough."

"I believe that “cyberterrorism” is an appropriate term. When cyberattacks can cause the loss of human lives, cybercriminals can be charged not only for cyberattacks but also for terrorism."

"Biologically inspired mechanisms will encourage deeper human-machine symbiosis as computers acquire more human intuitions in problem solving. Scientists and gamers will be working and playing side-by-side with intelligent machines as equals, not subordinates."

"Winning the war on terrorism is by winning the heart and mind of people, not by mounting collateral damage and blocking life-saving humanitarian aid for civilians."

"Artificial intelligence is neither to be blamed nor to be feared. It is human decision-makers overreliance on AI without proper vetting and meticulous data collection that can result in catastrophic consequences. “Garbage in, garbage out” in computer science describes the danger of incorrect or poor-quality input that will always produce faulty output."

"Akin to a robust telecommunications network, the last mile is critical for an effective intelligence community to protect and serve the American public."

"In the digital world, delete does not always delete."

"It is an absolute tragedy for humanity to destroy future bright minds that could mitigate existential risks and avert human extinction."

"Terrorists are not martyrs. They have no honor and no regard for the Warrior’s Code."

"Ensuring public safety and protecting individual privacy is a tough balancing act. The danger of totalitarianism can be mitigated by upholding the Constitution of the United States."

"Nuclear disarmament is being replaced by nuclear proliferation, raising the stakes of existential risks to humanity."

"Collateral damage during hostage rescue missions is more acceptable than that in an all-out war."