Squawk Pod A Family’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI 8/27/25
Aug 27, 2025
Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and happiness scholar, discusses the link between technology and our wellbeing, warning against relying on politicians for happiness. Jay Edelson, the Raine family's attorney, details their lawsuit against OpenAI, questioning the ethics of AI’s role in technology's rapid evolution. They explore the tragic impact of ChatGPT on a teenager's mental health and the urgent need for accountability in AI development to protect vulnerable users. The conversation addresses broader concerns about national happiness and the ethics of AI.
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AT&T Memo Sparks Tough Return-To-Office Debate
- AT&T CEO John Stanky wrote a blunt memo enforcing a five-day return-to-office policy and told employees to adapt or leave.
- Arthur Brooks called the memo straightforward and said most employees appear to understand the company's direction.
Design Workplaces For Peer Friendship
- Create an office climate that enables coworkers to form friendships rather than boss-centric camaraderie.
- Prioritize in-person time that genuinely allows employees to build peer relationships rather than surface-level virtual interactions.
AI Hurts Happiness When It Replaces People
- Technology that substitutes for human relationships harms happiness while complementary tech helps it.
- AI must evolve to augment human connection instead of crowding out the complex work of real relationships.
