Lucas Perry

Are you concerned or worried that we will use AI technology in the way that we've used fossil fuel technologies such that we don't factor in the negative effects or negative externalities of the use of that technology?

So if with AI there is this deployment of

single objective maximizing algorithms that don't take account all of our other values and that actually run over and increase human suffering?

For example, the ways in which YouTube or Facebook algorithms work to manipulate and capture attention.

Do you have a concern that our society has a natural proclivity towards learning from mistakes, from ignoring negative externalities until it reaches sort of a critical threshold?

So let's pivot here then into inequality and bias.

Could you explain the risk and degree to which AI may contribute to new inequalities or exacerbate existing inequalities?

So in terms of fairness, bias, equality, and beneficial outcomes with technology and AI in the 21st century, how do you view the need for and path to integrating developing countries' voices in the use and deployment of AI systems?

If there's anything you'd like to leave the audience with in terms of perspective on the 21st century, on economic development and technology, what is it that you would share as a takeaway?

Wonderful, James.

Thank you so much.

It's really interesting and perspective shifting.

If any of the audience is interested in following you or checking your work out anywhere, where are the best places to do that?

All right.

Thank you very much, James.

Thanks for joining us.

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