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Ep 224 | Elon Musk Adviser: Are We ‘Sleepwalking’ into an AI TAKEOVER? | The Glenn Beck Podcast

Aug 24, 2024
Dan Hendrycks, executive director at the Center for AI Safety and adviser for Elon Musk's xAI, dives deep into the risks of artificial intelligence. He warns that we may already be on the brink of having artificial general intelligence. The conversation explores fears about a potential totalitarian regime enabled by AI and the existential threats it poses. Hendrycks discusses the urgent need for humans to guide AI development responsibly and highlights the ethical dilemmas and societal impacts that will arise if we lose control.
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  • The podcast highlights the urgent risks of artificial intelligence, including potential totalitarianism and bioengineered pandemics if left unchecked.
  • There is a critical need for strategic control and safety measures in AI development to prevent ethical dilemmas overshadowing innovation advancements.

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