Oxford Scientist John Lennox Warns of The Rise of …

2023/10/3

Oxford Scientist John Lennox Warns of The Rise of A.I. | #24

Dr. John Lennox, a renowned Oxford Mathematician, joins Larry. They delve into artificial intelligence (AI) and its ethical implications. Dr. Lennox stresses that even in its current state, AI presents pressing ethical concerns, particularly in privacy, surveillance, and disinformation.

He underscores the alarming growth of deepfake technology, which can manipulate audio and video to convincingly impersonate individuals, leading to the spread of false information. This, he argues, poses a substantial challenge in discerning authenticity in public discourse, especially within political contexts.

Throughout the conversation, the focus remains on the ethical and societal challenges arising from AI and technology, emphasizing the need for responsible development and the thoughtful consideration of potential consequences.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Longtermism
01:28 Show opening
03:15 Welcome Dr John Lennox
05:44 2084: John Lennox
08:12 Artificial Intelligence
10:30 Narrow A.I
13:50 Chat GPT
18:25 World of Deep fakes
22:00 Ethical problems
27:30 Do you have something to hide?
29:05 Steve Cortes Ad
31:17 Social Credit system
32:05 Yuval Harari
39:30 Atheistic world view
42:40 Fear of death
47:00 Paradox of Pain
48:40 Warnings of A.I