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Dec 2024
47m 43s

The Ethics of AI with Batya Friedman & S...

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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How can we ensure technology evolves ethically in a rapidly advancing world? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice & Gary O’Reilly explore the challenges of designing a future where human values and AI coexist with The Future of Life Award’s 2024 recipients, Batya Friedman & Steve Omohundro.

Thanks to our friends at Future of Life Institute for supporting today’s episode. To learn more about FOL and this year's winners, make sure to visit FutureofLife.org.

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