The end of the world is AI? An existential threat
Is artificial intelligence becoming uncontrollably powerful? Our correspondent analyses whether a pause to breakneck development is possible or feasible. We have entered the new age of the orator. And why cheese is getting more popular in India.
Guests and host:
- Alex Hern, AI writer
- Tom Wainwright, culture correspondent
- Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Human extinction, AI, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei
- Oral culture, literacy, James Marriott, Walter Ong
- Cheese, India, kalimpong
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