The Future of AI: Economics, Alignment, and Extinction

What might the future of AI encompass? In this episode featuring Wim Naude, we delve into various potential future scenarios where humanity coexists with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - an advanced form of AI possessing human-like capabilities in multiple domains. How can we ensure that AGI adheres to human values? Could AGI bring forth unparalleled economic advancement? Is AGI a potential threat to humanity's existence? To answer these mind-bending questions, and more, Wim is the ideal guide, drawing on his extensive expertise in academia (ranked in the top 2% of global scientists by Stanford and Elsevier), politics (serving as a councillor for ANC in South Africa), and industry (founding multiple start-ups).