
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than many expected. So much so that some of the experts who understand it best are sounding the alarm. Are their warnings exaggerated, or are we approaching a point of no return? And what can we do now to shape the future of artificial intelligence?Host Megan McArdle is joined by Tim Lee, author of the Understanding AI newsletter, to explore what AI experts fear most, from misinformation and economic disruption to the possibility of losing control of increasingly powerful systems. They break down recent AI controversies and examine why some researchers are calling for slower AI development, what meaningful AI safety could look like, and whether governments and technology companies are moving quickly enough to address the risks.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
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