Why AI can’t yet sail your ship, safety expert explains

Head of UK’s Centre for Assuring Autonomy says AI has many uses but needs more real-world testing

Dr John McDermid, director of the UK’s Centre for Assuring Autonomy.
Dr John McDermid, director of the UK’s Centre for Assuring Autonomy.Photo: Lloyd’s Register Foundation
Published 12 June 2025, 14:44Updated 12 June 2025, 14:50
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