#futurists Dr. Patrick Dixon (MBE) and Gerd Leonhard discuss Artificial Intelligence

The Future of AI: Impacts, Ethical Challenges, and Human Perspectives
NEW: Dubbed version in Spanish: https://youtu.be/tKVF3XIMXak?si=d-Y5hIT3GmoTkcjD

In this unique and entertaining conversation, Gerd and Patrick discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries, including healthcare, financial and defence. 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 scenarious 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.

00:00 Introduction to AI and IA
00:48 AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Medicine
02:04 The Human Genome and AI
03:01 AI and Human Enhancement, and Death
03:45 AI in Communication and Brain Implants
06:23 The Dark Side of AI: Job Destruction: Myth or Reality?
19:31 The Future of AI: Consciousness and Ethical Dilemmas
25:50 AI in Conflict and Military Applications
31:51 Global Regulation and the Black Box Challenge
45:17 AI and Spirituality: A New Era

More about Patrick: https://m.globalchange.com/
More about Gerd: www.futuristgerd.com