Is AI a Threat to Human Dignity? | Rosalind Picard & Max Tegmark at MIT

Rosalind Picard (MIT) and Max Tegmark (MIT) explore artificial intelligence, humanity, and moral responsibility for A.I. development. | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 4/4/2024 | Explore more at https://www.veritas.org.

Speakers:
Rosalind Picard - Director of Affective Computing Research at MIT
Max Tegmark - Professor of Physics at MIT

Moderator:
Fr. Philip Larrey - Professor at Boston College

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:29 What Keeps You Engaged in AI Work?
00:05:51 How is Humanity Unique From Technology?
00:11:52 Could We Build a Digital God?
00:19:34 Is Technology Just a Tool?
00:23:00 Humility in the AI Sector
00:27:29 Values and AI Decisions
00:38:18 Who Should Decide AI Values?
00:41:42 Where Do Your Personal Values Come From?
00:46:17 Q&R: What Makes Humans Special in the Age of AI?
00:53:14 Q&R: Are There Capabilities Humans Have that AI Could Never Achieve?
00:59:03 Q&R: Will AI Demand Human Rights?
01:01:46 Q&R: How Can We Make a Difference with AI?
01:06:59 Q&R: What Gives You Hope for the Future?