Why AI persuasion fuels societal change

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AI researcher and ControlAI founder Connor Leahy joins James Smith to confront the problem with artificial intelligence - from misinformation and manipulation to the terrifying speed at which machines are learning to outthink their creators. Connor, one of the world’s leading voices in AI safety, explains how we’re building systems that are more intelligent than humans…and why we don’t really understand how they work.

They discuss the future of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and ASI (Artificial Superintelligence), exploring what happens when machines evolve faster than we can control them. Connor breaks down the moral, political, and psychological implications of AI, from fake online identities and emotional manipulation to the emerging arms race between nations and corporations desperate to be first.

He explains:

◼️ Why AI is already outpacing human understanding

◼️ How propaganda and algorithms shape reality

◼️ The dangers of AI “boyfriends” and emotional manipulation

◼️ Why superintelligence could end human control

◼️ What governments and people must do before it’s too late

Chapters

0:00 – Why the Future of AI Looks Dangerous

0:31 – What ASI Really Means for Humanity

1:29 – The Core Problem With Modern AI Systems

3:02 – How AI Is Built and Why We Can’t Control It

6:04 – The Hidden Dangers of Social Media + AI Manipulation

10:09 – AI vs AGI vs ASI Explained Simply

17:01 – How Fast AGI Could Turn Into Superintelligence

22:22 – Utopian vs Dystopian Futures With AI

29:02 – AI Relationships, Loneliness & Digital Partners

47:18 – Why AI Could Replace Human Connection & Autonomy

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