How we develop AI will shape the future of society. In this interview, Anthony Aguirre explores the distinction between Tool AI and Replacement AI, and how this framing can inform AI policy, governance, and strategy. He shares insights on the risks and thresholds of AGI, the role of capability, agency, and autonomy in AI development, and what it means to keep the future human as AI systems become more advanced and integrated into society. Anthony Aguirre is a Professor in Physics, and the Executive Director & Secretary of the Board at the Future of Life Institute. This interview is a guest lecture in our new online course about shaping positive futures with AI. The course is free, and available here: https://www.udemy.com/course/worldbuilding-hopeful-futures-with-ai/<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

How we develop AI will shape the future of society. In this interview, Anthony Aguirre explores the distinction between Tool AI and Replacement AI, and how this framing can inform AI policy, governance, and strategy. He shares insights on the risks and thresholds of AGI, the role of capability, agency, and autonomy in AI development, and what it means to keep the future human as AI systems become more advanced and integrated into society. Anthony Aguirre is a Professor in Physics, and the Executive Director & Secretary of the Board at the Future of Life Institute. This interview is a guest lecture in our new online course about shaping positive futures with AI. The course is free, and available here: https://www.udemy.com/course/worldbuilding-hopeful-futures-with-ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we develop AI will shape the future of society. In this interview, Anthony Aguirre explores the distinction between Tool AI and Replacement AI, and how this framing can inform AI policy, governance, and strategy. He shares insights on the risks and thresholds of AGI, the role of capability, agency, and autonomy in AI development, and what it means to keep the future human as AI systems become more advanced and integrated into society. Anthony Aguirre is a Professor in Physics, and the Executive Director &amp; Secretary of the Board at the Future of Life Institute. This interview is a guest lecture in our new online course about shaping positive futures with AI. The course is free, and available here: https://www.udemy.com/course/worldbuilding-hopeful-futures-with-ai/ Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Existential Hope Podcast: Anthony Aguirre | Will AI replace us or help us thrive?

Foresight Institute Radio features the most cutting-edge talks and seminars from our workshops—fresh insights on advanced AI, nanotech, longevity biotech, and beyond. See the slides and demos on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5UVUMqXeCQ03MelT_RXMg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube,</a> and follow <a href="https://x.com/foresightinst" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ForesightInst</a> on X for real-time updates. For polished, in-studio interviews, check out our sister feed: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-existential-hope-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Existential Hope Podcast</a> Foresight Institute is an independent nonprofit devoted to steering emerging technologies toward beneficial futures.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Foresight Institute Radio features the most cutting-edge talks and seminars from our workshops—fresh insights on advanced AI, nanotech, longevity biotech, and beyond. See the slides and demos on YouTube, and follow @ForesightInst on X for real-time updates. For polished, in-studio interviews, check out our sister feed: The Existential Hope Podcast Foresight Institute is an independent nonprofit devoted to steering emerging technologies toward beneficial futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foresight Institute Radio features the most cutting-edge talks and seminars from our workshops—fresh insights on advanced AI, nanotech, longevity biotech, and beyond. See the slides and demos on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5UVUMqXeCQ03MelT_RXMg" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube,</a> and follow <a href="https://x.com/foresightinst" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ForesightInst</a> on X for real-time updates. For polished, in-studio interviews, check out our sister feed: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-existential-hope-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Existential Hope Podcast</a> Foresight Institute is an independent nonprofit devoted to steering emerging technologies toward beneficial futures. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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