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Jul 23
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Why AI is Overrated - with Neil DeGrasse...

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Hasan sits down with Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson to talk about the power of scientific literacy, the Trump administration’s attack on scientific institutions, and the future of AI. 🌏 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵  https://NordVPN.com/hasanminhaj It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!✌ Sign up for Ground News at: https://www.groundnews.com/hasan. Subscribing through Hasan's unique link will get you 40% off the vantage plan, which breaks down to just $5 a month

Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj

Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam

Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin

Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman

Cinematographer: Austin Morales

Producer: Kayla Feng

Associate Producer: Annie Fick

Editor: Zach Silberberg

Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader

Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland

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