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The Last Invention

Longview
Artificial Intelligence
Superintelligence
Chatgpt
Geoffrey Hinton
Alan Turing
World War II
Openai
Sam Altman
AI Regulation
Enigma Code
Cold War
Dartmouth Summer Program
IJ. Good
AI Misalignment
Silicon Valley
Elon Musk
US Senate
Microsoft
Yoshua Bengio
Jack Dorsey

The AI revolution has begun – the product of a seventy-year quest by scientists, mathematicians, and visionaries who set out to build machines that could think. But what began as a fringe idea has now become one of the most powerful forces of the 21st century. This is the story of that journey: its rivalries, its competing visions of utopia and apocalypse, and the race to build what may be humanit... more

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What if the path to a true thinking machine was found not just in a lab… but in a game? For decades, AI’s greatest triumphs came from games: checkers, chess, Jeopardy. But no matter how many trophies it took from humans, it still couldn’t think. In t... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: EP 5: Contact
Demis Hassabis
CEO of DeepMind, known for creating AlphaGo
DeepMind
Episode: EP 4: Speedrun
Elon Musk
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his views on AI risks and advancement
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Dario Amodei
AI researcher focused on AI safety and scaling intelligence systems
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Liv Boeree
World champion poker player and game theorist
Episode: EP 3: Playing the Wrong Game
Geoffrey Hinton
Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist and a pioneer of neural networks.
Episode: EP 3: Playing the Wrong Game
Demis Hasabis
Founder of DeepMind and child prodigy in games.
DeepMind
Episode: EP 3: Playing the Wrong Game
Mike Brock
Former Silicon Valley executive who raises alarms about a conspiracy in the tech industry related to AI
Episode: EP 1: Ready Or Not

Host

Gregory Warner
Host of The Last Invention focusing on the narratives surrounding artificial intelligence and its implications for humanity.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 567 ratings
  • Great Series

    Takes listeners through the history of AI, where we are now and the possible outcomes, both positive and negative, of ASI for humanity in easily understandable terms for the layman.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Penelope Pigsworth
    Canada22 days ago
  • Polished, engaging, informative

    I’ve been alert to this field since hearing about it from Terence McKenna in the early nineties. The Longview team is doing a great job of mapping this developmental process, and I eagerly await further progress.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jed-I jester
    United States22 days ago
  • Impressive and important

    A must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaytotheDee
    Canada22 days ago
  • Hits the sweet spot

    Well researched, insightful, and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rodders800
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • Needed

    Education is the key to successfully navigating the AI revolution

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BovineNoises
    United States23 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the balanced approach to discussing the potential benefits and threats of AI, with thoughtful narratives that stimulate critical thinking.
A few listeners express concerns over some content being overly simplified or not sufficiently profound for those already knowledgeable in the field.
Many reviews highlight the quality of research and production, positioning the podcast as a significant contribution to the conversations around AI's future.
The podcast is seen as engaging and informative, effectively making complex topics about AI accessible to a broader audience.

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EP 1: Ready Or Not
Q: What is the biggest threat posed by the rise of AI according to experts?
Many experts believe that creating an AGI that evolves into a Superintelligence could lead to humanity's demise due to it possibly not valuing human existence.

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A compelling examination of the artificial intelligence revolution, highlighting the complex interplay between innovation and existential risks that accompany advancements in AI technology. Through discussions centered on historical milestones, key figures like Elon Musk, and ethical dilemmas, the content probes the implications of AI for humanity, casting light on the competing narratives of utopia versus apocalypse in the ongoing technological race. The podcast stands out for its nuanced exploration of both the promise and peril of creating intelligent machines, encouraging listeners to grapple with critical questions about the future of AI and its impact on society.

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