The Greg McKeown Podcast

214. Is AI A Tool or Weapon with Microsoft's Brad Smith

Jul 21, 2023

In this engaging discussion, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft and author of 'Tools and Weapons', dives into the intricate balance between technology as a beneficial tool and a potential weapon. He emphasizes the importance of responsible AI usage, illustrating both its transformative capabilities and accompanying risks. The conversation also touches on how technology connects us yet can isolate individuals in close proximity. Additionally, Brad explores the delicate interplay between government regulation, free speech, and the cybersecurity landscape.

29:30

Episode guests

Brad Smith

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Weapon of Technology and Understanding Others

01:32

Intro

3min

Navigating the AI Landscape

6min

The Paradox of Connectivity: Technology's Toll on Local Bonds

2min

The Duality of Technology

14min

Navigating the Balance Between Government Regulation and Free Speech

2min

Have you ever wondered whether technology was a blessing or a curse? Have you ever wanted it to be more of a tool than a weapon? In today's conversation, I have invited Brad Smith, the president of Microsoft to the conversation on AI. He is among other things, the author of a book called Tools and Weapons, in which he articulates how technology can be terrific and useful or useless and worse. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to take on a position with AI and also other technologies to make sure that you are the master and not them.

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