James Barrat

Author of The Intelligence Explosion: When AI Beats Humans at Everything and documentary filmmaker. Explores the potential threats and benefits of artificial intelligence.

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Sep 2, 2025 • 14min

What Happens When AI Outsmarts Us?

James Barrat, author of The Intelligence Explosion and documentary filmmaker, discusses the alarming future of AI and its rapid advancements. He warns about the risks of generative AI technologies, including misinformation. Barrat highlights the potential of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to both solve global issues and create superintelligent machines. He stresses the importance of aligning AI with human values and the urgent need for regulations and oversight to manage these innovative but dangerous technologies.

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