This chapter examines the ongoing global crisis sparked by rapid technological advancements and the societal struggles in adapting to these changes. It highlights the corrupted information ecosystem and the negative impact of sensationalism on public perception, particularly regarding critical issues like climate change and AI regulation. The discussion also reflects on the complex relationship between technology and democracy, emphasizing the need for thoughtful regulation to mitigate the adverse effects on mental health and human relationships.
Can we engineer our way out of dystopia?
A.I. technologist Deep Dhillon and I had a heated exchange about technology after meeting by chance in Granada after a flamenco performance. The conversation was fascinating, and I invited him onto the show to discuss what's really going on in Silicon Valley around A.I., what developments are being made and why, and how this technology is going to impact us all.
As a cofounder of Xyonix and host of the podcast, Your A.I. Injection, Deep has decades of experience working on A.I. models in the Valley. He explains his vision for a brighter future facilitated by technology, but equally explains the negative impacts of technology not just on society but on the industry itself which is racing to keep up with its own developments. This is a wide-ranging conversations about systems, tech, the economy and collective responsibility for engineering a better future for us all.
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