The Future of AI: Impacts, Ethical Challenges, and Human Perspectives.

In this unique and entertaining conversation, Gerd and Patrick discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries, including healthcare, financial and defense. They emphasize that much of what is perceived (or, indeed, presented) as AI today is actually intelligent assistance (IA aka better software) enhancing business processes and decision-making rather than replacing human roles. The conversation touches on the significant benefits but also the darker sides of AI #artificialintelligence such as job displacement scenarios and automation, cybersecurity threats, and ethical dilemmas. Patrick and Gerd also explore the potential for AI to develop its own 'agency', the potential implications of AGI (general intelligence), the importance of keeping human oversight in decision-making, and the emergence of AI-related spiritual movements. 

This episode provides a balanced view of AI's potential to revolutionize industries while presenting new and substantial risks, underscoring the need for global cooperation and regulation to manage its ethical implications.

You can watch this episode on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cF6mWyxd0k as well as the Spanish dubbed version here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKVF3XIMXak&t=0s

Futurist Gerd Leonhard: Discussion with Dr. Patrick Dixon (MBE) on Artificial Intelligence

Futurist/Nowist, Keynote Speaker, Digital Dissenter and Deep Observer, Human Futures: http://techvshuman.com/  CEO @FuturesAgency Listed on Wired Top100 2015


Futurist Gerd Leonhard: Discussion with Dr. Patrick Dixon (MBE) on Artificial Intelligence

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