Rage Against the Machine: The Good Fellows Discuss…

Is artificial intelligence a global killer or an emerging technology which, if properly harnessed, can improve mankind? And what’s the significance of a low-level National Guard member being able to expose US military secrets? Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and John Cochrane discuss the promise and perils of ever-improving AI and what if any damage came from the so-called “Geeky Leaks” scandal, plus their views on marijuana legalization as the world braces for the annual “420 Day” celebration.

ABOUT THE SERIES

GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world. They can’t banter over lunch these days, but they continue their spirited conversation online about what comes next, as we look forward to an end to the crisis.

For more on this series visit, https://www.hoover.org/goodfellows.
00:00 Intro
09:33 What does AI mean for our future?
39:11 Is AI the third revolution in warfare and what is its impact on the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
44:16 The Geeky Leaks play and debates on giving aid to Ukraine
45:12 Walking away with classified documents from government agencies
51:49 On data leaks: Is Jack Texeira a hero?
55:03 Best AI depiction in pop culture
56:04 Most underrated battle in U.S history
58:54 The GoodFellows on marijuana legalization