Mo Gawdat - AI Is The Infant That Will Become Your Master

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May 5, 2025

In this thought-provoking discussion, Mo Gawdat, a former Google X executive and bestselling author, dives into the accelerating evolution of AI and its ethical implications. He likens AI to an infant poised to take control, stressing the urgent need for mindful guidance in its development. The conversation touches on the societal shifts caused by AI, including job displacement and the potential for universal basic income. Gawdat also highlights the importance of aligning AI with human values to ensure a better future for all.

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AI as Infant and Master

AI is not just a tool but an infant that will become our master.
Intelligence is neutral; its impact depends on human values and application.

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AI Threat to Capitalism

Capitalism faces collapse as AI drives costs near zero and jobs vanish.
Massive wealth concentration will create trillionaires while most lose jobs.

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Power Concentration & Oppression

Proliferation of power via technology fuels oppressive responses.
Concentrated powers may clamp down on freedom and surveillance intensifies.

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