The speaker reflects on the evolution of technology, highlighting the importance of envisioning both positive and negative outcomes. They emphasize the potential applications of AI in fields like healthcare and autonomous vehicles, while also cautioning against the dangers and misuse of technology. By quoting Paul Verilio, the speaker underscores the idea that the advancement of technology often leads to unintended consequences or disasters, urging society to carefully consider the implications of technological progress.
This week, we join Kara on tour as she speaks with some of the most influential names in tech about her memoir Burn Book: a Tech Love Story. Today's stop: San Francisco’s City Arts & Lectures with Sam Altman, OpenAI’s co-founder and CEO (and recently reinstated Board Member). This time, it’s Kara in the hot seat and Altman asking the questions. The two talk about last year’s OpenAI drama, Kara’s live coverage of Sam’s ouster and return, the lawsuit Elon Musk has brought against OpenAI and the public spiral that Musk has taken in recent years.
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