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TBD | Who’s Afraid of A.I.? | 2023 In Review

Dec 31, 2023
The podcast discusses the concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) development, including the risks posed by corporations prioritizing profit over public good. It explores the potential harm of AI to humanity, the lack of accountability in the industry, and the power imbalance created by tech corporations. The podcast also delves into the debates and concerns surrounding generative AI, as well as the existential threats posed by AI to marginalized communities.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Growing Concerns about AI Development and the Risks Posed by Corporations
02:27 • 2min
3
AI's Threat and the Need for Accountability
04:54 • 4min
4
The Contingency of Tech Industry Growth and the Power Imbalance
09:03 • 10min
5
Debates and Concerns Surrounding Generative AI
19:13 • 4min
6
Existential Threats and Marginalized Communities
23:22 • 11min
7
Production credits, Slate Plus request, US Cellular holiday offer, and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services sponsorship
33:57 • 2min