Questions About Controversy

This post will ask questions which address holes in my knowledge of a controversy.

Neutrality "Question Mark" Via Wikimedia Public Domain

Who is involved in the controversy: Who would be hurt, or is actively against the management of artificial intelligence?  Who is working in the forefront of AI and what is their opinion?  Are the any people in government that have given their opinion.

What is up to debate? What level of regulation is expected/needed?  Is there an argument to stop development of AI altogether?  Is the time scale of the issue relevant? perhaps the future will give way to the answer of safe artificial intelligence.

When?:  Is there a reliable way to gauge the path of artificial intelligence and how long its development will take?  When were the earliest forms of AI and how have they progressed?  What sort of artificial intelligence projects are in development are predicted to be created within a predictable time frame?

Where?:  Are there companies or certain studies where this potential of artificial intelligence was uncovered? Where are the primary locations where the research is being done?  Are there places where people come together to discuss AI and its implications?

How it has unfolded in media?  Are there forums in which debate is going on?  What reputable public sources have talked about the controversy?  Are there any media sites dedicated to the issue?