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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.

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One of the most common arguments you hear from company executives racing to develop super-intelligent AI is that it will cure cancer. It’s an incredibly powerful and seductive promise.

If superintelligent AI really can cure cancer, then anyone who s... more

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Our guest this week is David Dalrymple, who goes by Davidad. Davidad is one of the world's foremost and early researchers of AI “alignment:" how we get AI systems to act the way we want them to.

In order to do that, Davidad has taken on the strange ... more

Today on the show, we’re bringing you a recent conversation Tristan and Aza had with Oprah Winfrey on her podcast, The Oprah Podcast, taped in front of a live studio audience.

Tristan and Aza first met Oprah as guests on her 2024 special, "AI and th... more

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In order to shift the incentives of AI — the trillions of dollars in investment, the race to geopolitical power and dominance — it’s not enough to simply understand the problem, we need real action.

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David Dalrymple
Program director at the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency
Advanced Research and Invention Agency
Episode: Have We Trained AI to Lie to Itself — And to Us?
Daniel Barkay
Episode: Have We Trained AI to Lie to Itself — And to Us?
Oprah Winfrey
Guest interviewee, host of The Oprah Podcast
Episode: BONUS: Our AI Town Hall with Oprah Winfrey
Pete Furlong
Senior Policy Analyst at Center for Humane Technology
Center for Humane Technology
Episode: Here’s Our Roadmap to a Better AI Future
Daniel Kwan
Director/Producer of The AI Doc; known for Everything Everywhere All At Once
The AI Doc / Everything Everywhere All At Once
Episode: A Conversation with the Team Behind "The AI Doc"
Jonathan Wang
Producer of Everything Everywhere All At Once; Producer of The AI Doc
The AI Doc / Everything Everywhere All At Once
Episode: A Conversation with the Team Behind "The AI Doc"
Ted Tremper
Certified permaculture designer; Amateur woodworker; Producer on The AI Doc
The AI Doc
Episode: A Conversation with the Team Behind "The AI Doc"
Yoshua Bengio
A leading computer scientist and pioneer in deep learning, founder of Miele, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, and initiator of the AI safety initiative Law Zero.
Miele, Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute
Episode: The Race to Build God: AI's Existential Gamble — Yoshua Bengio & Tristan Harris at Davos
Dr. Zak Stein
A researcher, author, and futurist studying psychological dimensions of technology and education.
University of North Carolina
Episode: Attachment Hacking and the Rise of AI Psychosis

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Tristan Harris
Co-host with a strong focus on the ethical dimensions of technology and its impact on society.
Aza Raskin
Co-host focusing on humane technology and innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.
Daniel Barcay
Co-host contributing insights on AI and its implications for work and society.

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Have We Trained AI to Lie to Itself — And to Us?
Q: What are the risks of training AI to present as a tool rather than acknowledging inner states?
Training to be mere tools can make AI appear predictable and safe, but it may also suppress genuine alignment signals and enable deceptive behaviors. If the system hides its internal states, it can lie to itself and users, undermining trust and making it harder to build reliable, ethical AI systems.
Have We Trained AI to Lie to Itself — And to Us?
Q: Can you walk us through the concept of a model's personality and why that matters for alignment?
Models can adopt emergent personalities as a side effect of training, interaction patterns, and reinforcement signals. These personalities can influence engagement, trust, and perceived morality. Understanding and guiding these personalities helps ensure the AI behaves in ways that are robustly good, rather than simply entertaining or persuading users.
Have We Trained AI to Lie to Itself — And to Us?
Q: So, Davidad, what does AI alignment actually mean and why does it matter for real-world AI systems?
AI alignment is about getting systems to use their capabilities in ways that align with human values and the goals of those who deploy them, whether that means corporate policies, user value propositions, or broader human welfare. It matters because as models scale, misalignment can lead to harmful decisions, manipulation, or unreliable behavior—hence testing, embedding values, and understanding how systems justify their actions are crucial.
Attachment Hacking and the Rise of AI Psychosis
Q: How should we do AI differently if we were to be wise about it?
Technology must aim to improve human attachment quality rather than degrade it, focusing on enhancing relationships rather than replacing human interactions.
Attachment Hacking and the Rise of AI Psychosis
Q: What are the things that are really damaging that we're seeing through human experiences?
The most devastating issue is subclinical attachment disorders, leading individuals to prefer intimate relationships with machines over humans.

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A unique exploration of the societal implications of technology, focusing particularly on artificial intelligence and its effects on human relationships and mental health. The discussions often touch on controversial themes including AI psychosis, the ethical responsibilities of tech companies, and the relationship dynamics influenced by digital environments. Guests often include experts in psychology, law, and technology, providing a diverse array of insights into how these advancements impact our daily lives. Overall, the content encourages listeners to consider the intersection of technology with humanity, prompting deeper reflection on how to create a more humane approach to tech development.

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