For Humanity: An AI Risk Podcast

Big Tech Under Pressure: Hunger Strikes and the Fight for AI Safety | For Humanity EP69

10 Sep 2025

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Get 40% off Ground News’ unlimited access Vantage Plan at https://ground.news/airisk for only $5/month, explore how stories are framed worldwide and across the political spectrum.TAKE ACTION TO DEMAND AI SAFETY LAWS: https://safe.ai/actIn Episode 69 of For Humanity: An AI Risk Podcast, we explore one of the most striking acts of activism in the AI debate: hunger strikes aimed at pushing Big Tech to prioritize safety over speed.Michael and Dennis, two AI safety advocates, join John from outside DeepMind’s London headquarters, where they are staging hunger strikes to demand that frontier AI development be paused. Inspired by Guido’s protest in San Francisco, they are risking their health to push tech leaders like Demis Hassabis to make public commitments to slow down the AI race.This episode looks at how ordinary people are taking extraordinary steps to demand accountability, why this form of protest is gaining attention, and what history tells us about the power of public pressure. In this conversation, you’ll discover: * Why hunger strikers believe urgent action on AI safety is necessary* How Big Tech companies are responding to growing public concern* The role of parents, workers, and communities in shaping AI policy* Parallels with past social movements that drove real change* Practical ways you can make your voice heard in the AI safety conversationThis isn’t just about technology—it’s about responsibility, leadership, and the choices we make for future generations. 🔗 Key Links 👉 AI Pause Petition: https://safe.ai/act 👉 Follow the movement on X: https://x.com/safeai 👉 Learn more and get involved: GuardRailNow.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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Big Tech Under Pressure: Hunger Strikes and the Fight for AI Safety | For Humanity EP69

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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