Economist Podcasts cover image

AI-pocalypse: predicting the threat from artificial intelligence

Economist Podcasts

CHAPTER

Existential Threats: AI, Nuclear Risks, and Global Crises

This chapter examines pressing existential threats to humanity, including pandemics, nuclear warfare, and AI risks. It contrasts the perspectives of domain experts and superforecasters, revealing varying assessments of the dangers posed by emerging technologies and geopolitical tensions. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need to address these intertwined risks to safeguard humanity's future.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner