John Etchemendy

Stanford's AI experts John Etchemendy and Fei-Fei Li discuss the origins, promises, and threats of AI technology. They emphasize the importance of cautious adoption, ethical considerations, and the intersection of AI with biology and human identity. The conversation also explores the impact of technology on society, education, and the need for philosophical guidance in AI development.

Former Provost of Stanford University, John Etchemendy, discusses institutional neutrality in universities and the challenges they face in maintaining it. The importance of open debate and critical thinking, embracing doubt and debate for scientific progress, the misconception that university statements represent the entire community's opinion, and the challenges of maintaining institutional neutrality are explored in this entertaining podcast.