
BT Clip: MIT Professor: "We Have 18 Months Before AI Lockdown" (Ramesh Raskar)
The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian IssaShow Notes
Ramesh Raskar explains how artificial intelligence is evolving and why the coming phase may be critical for its long-term impact on society. He discusses the role of economic systems in guiding responsible innovation and the importance of moving from simply using AI tools to actively participating in their development and governance.
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