Journalist Jacob Ward of NBC News talks about our growing reliance on artificial intelligence.  His new book is “The Loop: How Technology Is Creating a World Without Choices, and How to Fight Back”.  He draws on interviews with over 100 scientists, as well as his own reporting on behavior shaping technology.  It’s both an investigation into the negative effects of artificial intelligence and a plan for combating them.  On March 15, 2022, Jacob Ward talked with Lauren Schiller, host of the radio show and podcast “Inflection Point”.

Journalist Jacob Ward of NBC News talks about our growing reliance on artificial intelligence. His new book is “The Loop: How Technology Is Creating a World Without Choices, and How to Fight Back”. He draws on interviews with over 100 scientists, as well as his own reporting on behavior shaping technology. It’s both an investigation into the negative effects of artificial intelligence and a plan for combating them. On March 15, 2022, Jacob Ward talked with Lauren Schiller, host of the radio show and podcast “Inflection Point”.

Journalist Jacob Ward of NBC News talks about our growing reliance on artificial intelligence.&nbsp; His new book is “The Loop: How Technology Is Creating a World Without Choices, and How to Fight Back”.&nbsp; He draws on interviews with over 100 scientists, as well as his own reporting on behavior shaping technology.&nbsp; It’s both an investigation into the negative effects of artificial intelligence and a plan for combating them.&nbsp; On March 15, 2022, Jacob Ward talked with Lauren Schiller, host of the radio show and podcast “Inflection Point”.

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Since 1980, City Arts &amp; Lectures has presented onstage conversations with outstanding figures in literature, politics, criticism, science, and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives about ideas and values. City Arts &amp; Lectures programs can be heard on more than 130 public radio stations across the country and wherever you get your podcasts. The broadcasts are co-produced with KQED 88.5 FM in San Francisco. Visit <a href="https://www.cityarts.net" title="City Arts &amp; Lectures" rel="noopener noreferrer">CITYARTS.NET </a>for more info.

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