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Why a Forefather of AI Fears the Future

2024-04-19 Science & Technology
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A renowned AI pioneer explores humanity's possible futures in a world populated with ever more sophisticated mechanical minds. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Participants: Yoshua Bengio Moderator: Brian Greene WSF Landing Page: https://www.worldsciencefestival.com/programs/why-a-forefather-of-ai-fears-the-future/ - SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and "ring the bell" for all the latest videos from WSF - VISIT our Website: http://www.worldsciencefestival.com - LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldsciencefestival - FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldSciFest #worldsciencefestival #artificialintelligence #quantumcomputers

Top Comments (10)

@cadahinden4673 2024-04-21

And we are not even capable of avoiding / regulating the most toxic effects of the old fashioned algorithms of the social media!

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@oimrqs1691 2024-04-20

Love AI episodes. It’s really good to talk about how one of the biggest things right now that will affect directly and indirectly all of the sciences.

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@NickBittrich 2024-04-20

Such a crazy contrast to Yann LeCun! Thanks Brian! Amazing conversation!❤

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@gilleslalancette7933 2024-04-19

Thanks guys. It's great to hear 2 great minds exchanging.

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@godmisfortunatechild 2024-04-20

The elephant in the room, money, is the primary driver for the societal disregard of AI's negative externalities.

23 1 replies
@mpowacht 2024-05-01

intelligent questions, intelligent answers. Fantastic interview.

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@KaliFissure 2024-04-23

Near Future AI is like an atomic bomb as accessible as guns.

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@franfrielandthechillshop 2024-04-23

Thank you for this frank and fascinating conversation.

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@waterworka1 2024-05-20

Humans already have the tech and knowledge to solve most problems. The tech is not the issue, its the hearts and minds of people...

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@AlisMonte-b4s 2025-07-18

This is the first time it feels like somebody understands what they are talking when talking about AI. Thank you Brian Greene for bringing this up

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