
"AI" Agents, A Single Point of Failure (with Margaret Mitchell), 2025.03.31
Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000
AI in Defense and Society: A Critical Exploration
This chapter examines the role of AI in military operations, specifically discussing Scale AI's defense deal and the controversial Thunderforge program aimed at data-driven warfare. Alongside these serious concerns, the speakers juxtapose lighter topics, including nostalgic internet references and absurd technological innovations. The conversation also critiques the implications of AI in mental health therapy, highlighting the risk of replacing human connection with automated support.
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