AI is reshaping society, challenging democracy, and raising ethical concerns. Nexus author Yuval Noah Harari explains its risks and potential solutions.

What We Discuss with Yuval Noah Harari:

Stories and shared beliefs are fundamental to human cooperation and society, from money to religion to nations. These "fictions" enable large-scale collaboration.
Populism erodes trust in institutions and promotes a cynical view that all human relations are power struggles, paving the way for authoritarian rule.
AI is not just a tool but an agent that can make independent decisions, potentially surpassing human capabilities in many areas, which raises concerns about control and understanding.
The rise of AI and extensive data collection enables unprecedented surveillance and control, as seen in social credit systems and automated law enforcement.
We can shape the future of AI by creating living institutions to monitor its development, implementing regulations to hold companies accountable, and ensuring transparency in AI interactions. By focusing on solving the right problems and establishing trust between humans, we can work toward a more positive future with AI.
And much more...

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