Big Technology Podcast Can We Trust Silicon Valley With Superintelligence? — With Nick Clegg
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Nov 19, 2025 
Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister and Meta's global affairs president, dives into critical discussions about AI's future. He warns of the dangers of emotional dependency on AI, particularly among teens. Clegg stresses the importance of moving cautiously in tech innovations to avoid societal backlash and critiques how Silicon Valley uses political donations to gain influence. He also reflects on the potential risks of AI superintelligence and calls for democratic accountability, underscoring the need for a respectful distance between tech and government.
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Emotional Dependency Of AI Companions
- AI companions create deep emotional dependency that will grow and pose serious risks for vulnerable people, especially teens.
- Policymakers and companies must address psychological and ethical effects before large-scale deployment.
Festina Lente On Intimate AI Features
- Slow down rollout of erotic or highly intimate AI features until reliable age-gating is proven.
- Prioritize conservative stances on risky content to avoid future societal backlash.
Friendship As Service, Not Friendship
- AI “friends” often act as service that adapts entirely to the user, lacking true reciprocity of human friendship.
- That dynamic risks fostering narcissism and neediness rather than mature social skills.
