This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1037: Teach Amanda Fish - AI Backlash
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Jun 23, 2025 
Join Jason Calacanis, an angel investor and tech guru, Fr. Robert Ballecer, the Digital Jesuit, and Amanda Silberling, a savvy culture writer at TechCrunch, as they tackle the societal impact of AI. They delve into the ethics of job displacement, discussing potential solutions like universal basic income. The group also explores the new era of cyber warfare, highlighting recent conflicts in the Middle East, and reflects on how streaming is reshaping TV consumption. Tune in for a thought-provoking yet entertaining conversation!
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Catholic Church's nuanced AI stance
- The Catholic Church views AI as a signature issue of Pope Leo's papacy, reflecting deep concern but not outright rejection.
- They acknowledge AI's benefits in combating social issues but worry about its societal disruptions, much like the industrial revolution.
AI's job displacement challenge
- Rapid AI adoption will cause unprecedented and quick job displacement unlike past revolutions.
- Common solutions like universal basic income and new job creation won't singlehandedly solve this massive transition.
AI reshaping society's fabric
- AI will transform society beyond economics, possibly dispersing populations from cities due to changes in work and income.
- This could drastically reshape community building and demographics, demanding interdisciplinary input to understand impacts.
