The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Conversation with Verity Harding — Are We in an AI Arms Race?
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Mar 21, 2024 
Verity Harding, a leading expert in AI and technology policy, discusses her book "AI Needs You" and its call for proactive engagement with AI. She critiques the common notion of AI as a modern atomic bomb, urging for collaboration over competition. The conversation draws parallels between today's AI advancements and the historical space race, emphasizing the role of government and academia in innovation. Harding also highlights the importance of social connections in countering digital isolation, advocating for human interaction amidst tech's rise.
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AI and Agency
- AI is often compared to the atomic bomb, which distorts our understanding.
- We should view AI as a tool we can shape for good, not as something happening to us.
Techno-Narcissism
- Tech inventors often exaggerate their inventions' importance, claiming they'll either save or destroy the world.
- This catastrophism is a form of techno-narcissism.
AI Reflects Society
- Current societal trends like inequality and polarization are reflected in AI development.
- These issues won't resolve naturally; we must actively address them.
