Viewpoint: What do we actually mean by AI?

This tribute to Eduardo Torroja's contribution to structural engineering celebrates his diverse achievements and how these were intended to bring the greatest benefit to society, writes Bill Addis.

Letters this month include discussion on protecting the structural engineering profession and becoming a royal institution.

The structural engineering profession is at risk of accelerating business-as-usual with its current focus on the productivity gains offered by artificial intelligence (AI), argues Megan Greig. Instead, a strategic approach is needed to prioritise adoption of AI in the pursuit of sustainability goals.