Published Mar 11, 2019

Amy Webb on Artificial Intelligence, Humanity, and the Big Nine

Futurist Amy Webb and host Russ Roberts delve into the ethical and societal challenges posed by AI, including privacy, surveillance capitalism, and tech giants' influence, while contrasting China's strategic AI approach with the U.S.'s chaotic landscape to reveal risks and opportunities in global power dynamics.

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Amy Webb on Artificial Intelligence, Humanity, and the Big Nine

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China's Social Credit System

Digital Privacy Concerns

Boosting Podcast Success

Concerns and Competition

Global Collaboration Challenges

The Future of Data

Dual Developmental Tracks

The Future of AI

China's AI Challenge

The Power of Tech Giants

Competition and Technology

The Future of Social Media

China's Social Credit System

China's Coordinated Tech Giants

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Ethics in AI

Tech Giants' Influence

Global AI Dynamics

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Amy Webb on Artificial Intelligence, Humanity, and the Big Nine

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Ethics in AIAmy Webb and Russ Roberts explore the intricate issues of privacy and surveillance capitalism in the digital age. They discuss how tech giants' control over personal data raises significant ethical and societal concerns.

Ethics in AI

Tech Giants' InfluenceAmy Webb examines the dominance of tech giants and their impact on competition and consumer choice. She raises concerns about data privacy and the autonomous nature of AI systems, urging for a balanced approach to innovation and regulation.

Tech Giants' Influence

Global AI DynamicsFuturist Amy Webb examines China's strategic approach to AI development and its implications for global power dynamics. She contrasts this with the U.S.'s more chaotic, competitive landscape, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.

Global AI Dynamics

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