In this chapter, they discuss their perspective on AI, the skepticism surrounding it, and the potential dangers it poses to society. They compare the development of AI to the invention of electricity and express concerns about its potential to harm. They also mention the use of AI in China to monitor students in schools.
Trevor is joined by Tristan Harris, a tech ethicist and entrepreneur who is probably best known as "the guy from 'The Social Dilemma' documentary” and who has dedicated himself and his company to aligning technology with humanity’s best interests. Tristan debunks the myth of his Burning Man epiphany and unpacks both the promises and the perils that lie ahead with AI.
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