Biggest World Threat In 2024: AI Warfare, Media Companies, Ukraine & China Conflict | Ian Bremmer

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I am excited to have you join us for today’s episode with one of the leading experts on global politics and technology, Ian Bremmer. He is a thought leader in the space who is helping to shape conversations at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitics, and national security.
As the current digital revolution accelerates, Bremmer's perspectives become even more relevant, helping us navigate the shifting landscapes of our time. His polarizing views come from a clear-sighted analysis of potentially devastating effects of AI.
Bremmer has gained most of his recognition for his provocative insights on the pressing need for an evolved governance model involving both technology companies and governments. AI is a hyper disruptive technology playing out amid global power shifting and great division among people.
Ian makes a compelling case for transparency in AI use and advocates for maintaining democratic values in the face of rapid technological change.
You will undoubtedly be intrigued by Bremmer's insights into how AI is reshaping society, and his views on ensuring that AI does not further divide society but instead, helps to create wealth and growth.
The impact of AI proliferation on the world - technologically, politically, and ethically is one that carries potentially grave consequences. Job displacement, national security, and the spread of misinformation are but a fraction of the concerns we discuss today..
Is big tech quickly becoming the 3rd super power in the world along with the US and China?
Find out what the new cold war will look like and take a deep dive with us into:
The emphasis on AI and its impacts on geopolitics and national security.
The looming threat of AI misuse by rogue states, terrorists, and everyday people.
Ian’s stance for why a new governance model to regulate AI and collaboration is needed between tech companies and governments.
The necessity of ensuring that AI tools do not worsen societal divisions or erode democratic norms.
Check out Ian’s book, The Power of Crisis: www.amazon.com/Power-Crisis-T...
IAN BREMMER QUOTES:
"Big tech is essentially sovereign over the digital world.”
“Whether we’re talking about society, or the economy, or even national security. If it touches the digital space, technology companies basically act with dominion.”
“AI with both its productive and destructive capacities will not just be in the hands of rogue states, it will also be in the hands of people, and terrorists, and corporations, and they’ll have cutting edge access to that. It would be easier to deal with if it was just about the United States and China.”
“With AI the negative externalities will happen basically simultaneously.”
“Inside democracies, especially with AI, we as citizens cannot agree on what is true. We cannot agree on facts and that delegitimizes the media, it delegitimizes our leaders and both political parties, [...] it delegitimizes our judicial system order of law…”
“I don’t think AI is becoming much more like human beings, [...] I think what’s actually happening is technology companies are teaching us more effectively how to engage like computers.”
“We’re very valuable in driving the economy if you give us all of your attention and data. And that is how you create an optimal AI economy.”
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[@TomBilyeu]

WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section, that is someone impersonating me!

[@henrythegreatamerican8136]

It will get really interesting when we start 'living" in virtual worlds. These tech companies will literally own the entire virtual world you are living in. They will also be able to create their own digital currencies for that world.

[@External_Bastion]

@TomBilyeu, I have heard you and many of the speakers talking about not firing people when you utilize AI. But you never talking about augmenting your employees pay for the new levels of production per employee. Comments?

[@intentionalinfluence3542]

It’s up to you to negotiate that

[@External_Bastion]

@@intentionalinfluence3542 so it's ok for business owners to have no moral compass and just take advantage of advances and higher work efficiency until the government forces them to do the right thing. Stellar. ❤️

[@jevonrodgers4599]

It's ai

[@nicolasbenson009]

I am trying to avoid making any new buys at this point in other not to get sucked into a bear market trap.It's tough making money in stocks when institutional investors are the driving force behind the selling.. although I read an article of people that grossed profits up to $150k during this crash, what are the best stocks to buy now or put on a watchlist?

[@hersdera]

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[@hersdera]

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[@primeryai]

Scambots galore

[@martamanole8771]

😂 1:05:09 😂❤

[@MitchellMillerJr]

Fuhhhkk globalization 😂🎉😮😅😊😢

[@kaktusflieks]

Mr Bremmer had me up to the 1hr mark, when he said: "We are doing [AI algorithm] experiments in real time on human beings... we wouldn't do that with a vaccine, even in an emergency, or on a new GMO food, because we would be concerned about new cancers, disease, you name it..." Except that is exactly how corporates do.

[@upvoter8163]

Except it's not and you're hyperbolizing it, which isn't helpful to anyone.

[@jonahstormrider2489]

He lost me in the first ten minutes when he claimed that global warming is undisputed. That's a load of BS. Global warming is a plot for control and taxes. Anyone who doesn't admit that is either a fool or complicit. I'm out. This man has nothing to say that is worth my time.

[@GeorgesSegundo]

very wise words brother.

[@l.sophia2803]

@@upvoter8163 mmm, Id say your algorithm has you in ignorance. That is literally what theyve done and continue to do..

[@15ti_Maj_23.]

​@@upvoter8163unfortunately there is so much proof of them doing exactly that. Corruption is all around and here to stay. Decadence of humanity is at it's peak.

[@stanrock8015]

Government partnerships w tech is the worst outcome

[@bigmanjesus8881]

only if we elect bad officials

[@jirislavicek9954]

Brought to you by Klaus Schwab 👎

[@jefferysurratt5650]

@@jirislavicek9954 “Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power.” ― Benito Mussolini The US is there right now. Military Industrial Complex Medical Industrial Complex The FED. The government getting tech companies to censor speech. It is all about ,making money for the corporations and political elite. I think it was president Truman who said show me a politician who leaves office rich and I will show you a crook. Now the rich are the only ones getting elected to Congress, to become even richer when they leave office, to take a job at the companies that they passed laws to protect. Plenty of high level Banksters should of went to jail during the 2008 financial crisis fraud, but they did not.

[@jdanorthwest]

"No employees will lose their jobs in the next five years because of AI". He can't possibly honor that commitment and stay in business. The competition will eat him alive because they don't feel the need to keep expensive human bodies on the payroll just to make headlines.

[@yogalife365]

Well said.

[@RivvChan]

We will boycott companies putting profits before people and we will not sit by and watch the merger of corporate and state power like dumb animals.I will drop out completely and so will many others because we DON'T NEED any of it. We may enjoy it and like some of the changes that have happened, but we are not as stupid as you people think we are....we're compared to cattle, wasn't it? Yeah. Shouldn't have taught the cattle to read huh? ....some of us know what's up. Don't ever forget that.

[@baassiia]

I work in one of the biggest corporation in the world (food production). Let me tell you, current use of AI is extremly limited, what we know as chat GPT is just a better google... I work in finance as a new projects executor. I really don't see anything usful coming soon... We have to wait for quantum computers to really be able to over work human mind. Meanwhile, big corporations outsource easy task to India etc

[@nah131]

with AGI, it is possible but with AI nope

[@karlmarx1451]

I’m an employer. I don’t think I’ll be laying people off (yet) but I’m definitely looking at ways AI can do future roles rather than employing humans.

[@Tracey66]

If cryptocurrencies are not a threat to governments, why are they fighting so hard against them?

[@izenmama]

The guest's emphatic and broad statements "we ALL agree..." on several big topics as a basis for his next statements is very polarizing. That level of polarization leads me to distrust his clarity on anything he says after those statements. Although, I am doing my best to remain open as I find this discussion interesting and relevant. Thanks Tom, for bring on such diverse guests.

[@ambition112]

0:25: 💡 The speaker discusses the dangers and opportunities of big tech becoming the third superpower and the implications of unregulated AI technology. 8:31: 🌍 The speaker discusses the positive and negative impacts of AI on various industries, emphasizing the need to address the negative externalities to ensure human flourishing. 16:58: 🤔 The speaker expresses concerns about the impact of AI on human flourishing, particularly in terms of inequality and disinformation. 24:17: 🔎 The use of AI and algorithms in social media platforms has led to the fragmentation of information and the reinforcement of individual perspectives, resulting in a breakdown of truth and a lack of critical thinking. 31:58: 💡 The speaker discusses the impact of technology companies on human relationships and the potential loss of shared narratives, highlighting the need for real relationships and human connections. 40:29: 💡 The speaker discusses the urgent need for a hybrid governance model involving tech companies and governments to address the potential dangers of AI proliferation. 48:24: 💡 The speaker discusses the potential impact of Bitcoin, crypto, and AI on government power and governance. 56:40: 💡 The speaker discusses the need for a partnership between technology companies and governments to regulate the technology space and respond to crises effectively. 1:04:22: 🌍 The world is moving towards a form of thoughtful globalization, where resources are used effectively to take care of those left behind and institutions are reformed to keep up with rapidly changing technologies. 1:12:34: 😕 The speaker expresses concern about the proliferation of AI technology and the potential for misuse by individuals, rogue states, and terrorist organizations. They believe that the control of AI will be distributed globally rather than dominated by a few companies. They also discuss the challenges of regulating AI and the erosion of democracy in the United States. 1:20:17: 🌍 The world order is expected to look radically different in the next 10 years, driven by a small number of tech companies and the influence of AI on education and interactions. 1:28:14: 🤔 The speaker expresses concerns about children having a relationship with an AI educator without adult supervision, and believes that young people today are already different from Homo sapiens. Recap by Tammy AI

[@Herootime-ii8eb]

This is a very meticulous informative breakdown and time stamp of a very informative conversation

[@Zemtex47]

You made this with AI?

[@MeltedBrain777]

In other words the speaker is a Globalist in line with Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum.

[@zaidmuda3561]

once again, you just save my time. much obliged mate

[@Mirus-i]

Comment on the last time entry about education of children by Ai. Cato the elder, ancient Roman Senator and Consul, argued Roman children should only be educated by their parents to ensure Roman values were clearly passed on to Roman children. We have come a long way since then and today most accept sending children to be educated by strangers that may or may not share the values and culture of the parents. Ai educators will probably not be a concern for most and might be less likely to insert non-shared values and bias into education. Assuming we obtain a majority consensus on the level of bias that Ai will be allowed to present. I expect school boards, state and local level, might try to drive some of that in reference to institutional education. But those boards will probably continue to lose influence over time with the continued proliferation of online education options. And federal or, as this video points out, corporations might become the primary influence with Ai educators. I’ll keep homeschooling though! 😊

[@GoTeam383]

I won't lose my job to AI because "my boss likes having me around" Is that a joke?

[@matthewcurry3565]

Yup. The real joke is you're about to see how enslaved we really are. These gents just talk to get some money before the ship sinks. Human nature of panic, and control.

[@TKO47]

the guy talking is kinda a joke - the moment I heard he follows the moronic narrative "global warming" disqualified him in the second - kinda sad.

[@cblondesreport]

... because companies working together with the government worked out so great with Covid, let's do this with Ai ?! Bless yr Heart

[@brightpage1020]

A year ago, as a copywriter, in 1 day I saw 4 ads for similar packages to my top 4 bestselling service packages: offered at 1/4 of the time for 1/2 the cost, from unique companies or organizations. That's the day I took up photography. And chicken farming. I still write, but... My expectations are realistic about the industry.

[@JohnCrunch]

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[@mujursihombing606]

Interesting, I also invest and profit from his handling program, made a lot recently though

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[@mujursihombing606]

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[@mujursihombing606]

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[@nalanala9725]

This video gave me so much hope and energy. Finally someone who sees things like I do. Thank you.

[@TomBilyeu]

We're happy to hear this video gave you hope and energy! What did you think about the video? Which parts stood out the most? I'd love to know! Have a wonderful weekend. Best, Impact Theory Community Manager

[@garyhuntsr71698]

Come on we all know that throughout human history, progress has always been achieved by a small group of smart elites, over the majority of foolish mobs.

[@Sundayola2024]

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[@manthings1568]

1:26:30 My 16 year old's mind grew up inside the algo I was not aware (part time custody) and I could not predict the impact, but it hasnt been good at all. Parents who work and cannot be with their kids all the time have no chance of influencing them nearly as much as the algos. This technology is the perfect storm for a dystopian society and its happing very fast, its already happening just watch the news.

[@tomp6685]

Im glad I'm a plumber. I think my job is safe for a while haha.

[@chineseboxer108]

But the people that normally hire you might not have jobs, so they won't be able to pay you. S#!t rolls down hill, remember? LOL

[@1painter4hire]

Once people can't afford your hourly rate, they will turn to an app. That shows them how to fix the problem, Unless it's rodding the drain, NOBODY wants to do that nasty job.

[@susanlippy1009]

Until they perfect the robot. Already cameras can operate themselves. Strap a camera onto a small robot and you have a visual. Robot to snake a drain and weld. I think you will be babysitting robo plumber here soon instead of hiring help.

[@tomp6685]

@susanlippy1009 Yeah, that's true in some ways, but there is certainly more to plumbing than that. A human touch will be needed for a long time

[@susanlippy1009]

@@tomp6685 i think we will see more small plumbing services. A plumber and a lot of autonomous tools run by them. One guy being able to operate many machines were once having a second set of hands was needed. That individual will need to be good at talking to the customer, it will be the one thing machines won't be able to do very well. So yeah you will still be needed to connect with clients. You just won't hire as many trainees. Which probably isn't a major deal as the number of kids entering trades is low anyway.

[@AndyBadalamenti]

I follow Ian Bremmer, and I subscribe to his newsletters. He's always so clear and insightful. Thanks for this great conversation!

[@meetomar861]

Hey Tom, you are doing a great job! 👍 Your podcasts are eye-opening! Request you to do a video on how you are deploying AI in your firm, I mean did you hire some AI consultant or company to deploy and train your staff? With your experience many small firms will be benefited. Thanks 😊

[@TomBilyeu]

Hi there! Thank you for the complement. That's an interesting video topic. I'd be happy to pass that along to the rest of the team. How did you like the video? What part stood out the most? Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Best, Impact Theory Community Manager

[@wearenothomeyet1]

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[@danprince9992]

He loses me on the climate change. 1600 science experts signed a petition saying the science models used are filled with too many variables. I think as fast as technology is advancing we will be able to have a cleaner environment, but to bankrupt our country to achieve this is ludicrous, look what has happened to Germany it’s citizens we’re having to go to the Forests to gather woid to stay warm and thank God they ended up having a mild winter. What happened to the Ice Age we were supposed to have in the 70’s?? People have such short memories, look it up and to think that we can control all of it is really unrealistic right now. We have one of the cleanest countries but what good we do is offset by countries as China, India, Indonesia, Mexico that don’t adhere to climate change policies. I think we need to use fossil fuels along with green energy until we can convert over. I live in the west and it’s crazy to take a road trip in an electric car, there are so few recharging stations and it takes so long to fully recharge a car tgat it can add one to two hours to a 3-5 hour trip. If we’re to have all electric cars by bidens schedule of 2030 he’s living in lala land, we are no where close without the infrastructure! Where do you think the electricity comes from to charge those cars, gas, diesel, natural gas and coal. And what happens with all the solar panels and wind turbines with them now wearing out. They have a pile Wyoming so big it can be seen from space and how do they break them down since they’re made from fiberglass! With gas chain saws! What will be done with the batteries that have hazardous materials that the cars run on?? I think there a lot of good ideas for cleaner energy but it seems very few people are looking at the long term effects. Al Hore the expert on climate change in 2006 all of our coastal cities would be under water by 2012 or 2015 and I’ve seen zero evidence. Read the Mythology of. Lunate Change, it may give you a little different perspective. Just my opinion.

[@DaveShap]

Fantastic video. Well done.

[@user-qj2sk4sq4o]

"Instead of regulating AI so only a select few have access to full models, perhaps it would be safer to ensure *everyone* has access, by supporting open-source model development. This could allow more people with a wider variety of expertise to help identify and counter threats." - Jeremy Howard

[@pismobiics825]

That would still leave the majority at a vast disadvantage. Those who currently have zero knowledge in this field. There is a bleak chance they can learn fast enough (or at all). The necessary regulation is to rein in egotistical and/or stupid evildoers to exploit ai for their own benefit while not giving a damn about others or not even getting the bigger picture. Basically, ai multiplies the effectiveness of human greed. That is what needs to be regulated.

[@palofthepaw]

Robotic fruit and vegetable pickers is something I thought about last week! Since the climate is getting hotter and workers need more breaks, Robots are an easy solution.

[@ridni2388]

I really don't get, as a non american, what you see of so good with globalization... I'm genuinely interested in understanding your point of view.

[@termlimitscom8739]

Americans do not want globalization anymore. Our tax dollars have supported and defended a peaceful world too long.

[@termlimitscom8739]

FINALLY…. Intelligent leadership… I never thought I’d see the day.

[@vaakdemandante8772]

The "big tech" relies heavily on the fact that its data centers are not being physically assaulted, or aren't they? The few fires in the EU data centers when Russia started the war with Ukraine did raise a few eyebrows. Besides, if a state, any state, decides to nationalize / take control of said data centers the big tech loses its sovereignty overnight. Do you think that in case of a war or some other major emergency the state will not want that control? Last time I checked private armies aren't very welcome within state borders and I doubt any big tech would be able to fend off the state if it really wanted to show who's the boss.

[@madamcjwalker67]

Thanks for not making this a 3 hour video. I actually had to stop & listen because I have an extra hour but not 3. Good material 👏🤩

[@kevindittler6524]

I am not exactly sure where he is getting his wage information but working wages are not exceeding inflation by any stretch of the imagination! Maybe in his division of the ultrawealthy but definitely not people on the hourly or salary level. Just get told be happy that you have a job or we’ll be able to find someone to replace you.

[@joanfrisinabowles1369]

Mr. Bremmer... control of our media and that includes Big Tech... have been controlling the dialogue via Congress... too.. it's not just the digital space.

[@davidmuiga6930]

Hey, I loooooove your interviews; I keep coming back to them. When listening we are so absorbed and the frequent use of the F-word is still considered unprofessional and offensive in so many parts of the world. We're used to hearing it in movies and entertainment, but this is a classroom and we come here to feed. It jerks us off when our concentration is so high on the content. Please consider toning down on expletives; we would really appreciate it. A very humble request.

[@annawilkin9067]

Brilliant. Your conversations are intellectually engaging and extremely relevant to the serious and very real predicament we find ourselves in. This is what is needed right now! Thank you

[@TomBilyeu]

Hey! Thanks for that supportive comment it means a lot. The world is changing so fast with AI and not a lot of people are following the advancements which makes conversations and debates so much more important. We're stoked that you enjoyed the video and found it intellectually engaging. We've got a TON of other videos on our channel focused on AI and a variety of other topics. Be sure to check them out. Have a great weekend! Best, Impact Theory Community Manager

[@robguz1007]

@@TomBilyeu Thanks AI bot 😁

[@matthewcastillo9951]

@@TomBilyeu, Pretty sure that China is becoming the next superpower. And they are experts in AI. Things will not end well for the US.

[@newdawnrising8110]

What bs they refuse to actually say anything true or consequential. They talk around the subject without talking plainly. They self sensor so as not to offend their rich clients and they waist this opportunity to speak the truth and actually make a difference. These guys come to no agreements that matter no conclusions just a little of this then that. It’s talking head sophistry. Not truth seeking or truth speaking. At least not over anything that actually matters. If two ppl can talk for 3 hours and the conversation just goes in circles never solving anything? Damn that’s sad dude. You can buy into this Juana if you want. Now what did they say actually? Yes they are smart guys and they self sensor intentionally wasting their opportunity to make a real difference. When Ian made the comment about not dying of natural causes was the closest to truth I’ve heard here from them. You want to nudge for humanity then tell the GD truth.

[@ilililil4320]

1:07 and that’s great! 🎉 politicians and government should not have monopoly of power to control and restrict everything, in some areas people can have their communities where other freedom to decide applies.

[@jmjr4all]

I actually feel so much better about a whole lot after listening to this conversation. If heads like yours can prevail, maybe there is a way through all of this, that won't become a complete disaster. I'm not at all confident that the human family is ready for what is coming, given that we appear to be growing more and more self absorbed with more and more technology. It's good to hear a way forward, now if only enough people can be convinced.....

[@matthewcurry3565]

He's literally just talking about AI augmenting to human capability... That means even more bad. Lmao

[@David.Alberg]

​@@matthewcurry3565exactly what I was thinking 😮

[@stephenkelly7397]

It's not worth listening to your guest.

[@TomBilyeu]

Hey! We're glad this video helped you feel better about the future. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future however conversations like these are important to help educate and spread the message with the latest developments in AI and technology. Check out some of the other videos on our channel. We've got other videos on AI and a variety of other topics such as health & longevity. Happy Friday! Best, Impact Theory Community Manager

[@stephenkelly7397]

@TomBilyeu Is it my comment on your host that made you not happy? If it is, I'm sorry but I can not work out what he is explaining. He speaks to fast for me to understand what he is talking about, I will turn on the subtleties on to read what he is saying. Have a good day, it's not far off midnight so I'll do it tomorrow morning, Have a good day in the USA. FROM THE NORTHERN IRELAND.

[@S.K0r34]

Another problem, the older generation is so much larger than our younger… and most older people are behind the times and are either unwilling to learn new tech, or do not care to.

[@sznikers]

Good, less jobless people after wave of automation 😂 Imagine having society with age structure still in rapid growth phase. Each year youd have more young people cause your nation population have not stabilized yet. While each year another 10% of entry level jobs young people would do disappear cause of AI...

[@tz6516]

So very deflationary! The massive baby boomer retirements with its inherent reduction of spending. The drastic reduction in the birth rate resulting in less spending on baby/toddler needs. AI reducing the number of jobs and therefore less people employed and therefore no spending. Technology/blockchain reducing the cost of web3. Hence, the cost of all hard assets will not appreciate. We are probably close to long term historical highs for the prices of houses, stocks, gold, oil, crypto, etc

[@peacelily64]

Boomers in the work force will end in next 5 years retired and believe me we won’t care about what happens we have done are time and are free from bondage!! Atleast I won’t in 3 years at 62✌🏻

[@tz6516]

@@peacelily64 The Boomers are still a force to be reckoned with. There are millions of jobs that younger generations are uninterested in. Plus, many boomers are still short on retirement funds. They are also reliable. None of that “quiet quitting” BS.

[@seansalter1679]

Millennials are going to be in control of Ai you old guys are irrelevant now. You should be interviewing Millennials

[@soundofku1561]

AI does not run itself its parameters are programmed and the people financing and programming have a set agenda. It is like saying the "algorithm" this the "algorithm" that, like this set of instructions, norms, etc. were not coming from a company or a given group of developers, like it had its own volition, will and agenda.

[@foodbytheword6262]

Ian's last point is very powerful, and I agree, but I am afraid that ship has already sailed. I watch my grandchildren and they have used AI their entire lives!

[@yanadalton5655]

“We aren’t optimized for truth. We are optimized for party line”

[@ohhs7830]

I have been watching AI for over thirty years. From 30 years ago up until now, AI has been only 2-4 years away from widespread use. Maybe this time, it is really 2-4 years away from widespread use. Ian and Tom seem to have a good handle on this topic as it is Today. These assumptions about AI will look very wrong a year from now.

[@benlagging2265]

Lawyers and others will convince idiots to give AI separate citizenship and the ability to earn and have actual ways to invest and then they , the AI, will own it all over time.

[@LoveAboveThought]

Thank you for recognizing the existential crisis of AI that most people aren’t willing to commit even 2 brain cells to understand

[@bro918]

i dont give a fuck I just want my ai robot waifus

[@tiffsaver]

Thank you for having on this guest. I thought many of this thoughts were devastating accurate, especially pertaining to Big Tech's massive power, and misuse of same. That said, most people don't even realize that the entire purpose of the internet was specifically developed to wage war more effectively, not for sending email or watching porn. Fighting wars require enormous amounts of data gathering, then assessing that data, the ultimately getting it out to the battlefield as fast as possible, which was its initial reason for its creation in the first place. What I'm trying to illuminate here is, if the government was so interested in using this groundbreaking technology *for killing people,* does it require even a TINY bit of imagination to see how it would ultimately be used against law abiding citizens of our own country? You already know the answer to that, proven by both Mark Zuckerberg, Google, and a young man by the name of Edward Snowden. All of our personal data is for sale to the highest bidder, and that is an undeniable fact.

[@user-zy5yq8yi3p]

Tom I apologize for being a troll, I peppered you up about talking too much, and interrupting. But man this guest is like run on blonde, somebody has to interrupt and stop the jabber. Best.

[@videobaiano]

Stopped listeing when he said "we all hate climate change, we wish it hadn't happened"

[@cambriawellness3102]

Thank you Ian for that last statement about caution with AI interacting with children under 15. As an adult, I can feel the vibrational influence on my brain, glands and energy field, I can't imagine how children feel these frequencies in their spongy brains, and that's only electro-magnetic, with some ethereal thrown in there. Emotionally, mentally, it's a big question.

[@primeryai]

It truly is. And kids under 15 are already using generative AI to humiliate and bully other children 😢

[@The.world.has.gone.crazy...]

​@@primeryaiThey are growing up in a different world compared to us. But then again so were we. Im 42 and have 2 sons ( 9 and 2 years old) they dont know better and adapt to it better then we are. When i was 9 computers started comming in the family and my parents tought that was necesary yet dangerous aswell becouse they did not knew it, but luckely they bought one becouse we need them now every day. My grandfather fought in ww2 and when tv came up he was also scared that his children would become lazy from watching tv yet that did not happen either. What im saying is every generation adapt and use the technology for theire advantage. I think its going to turn out well. It might even finally give humanity real freedom.

[@primeryai]

@@The.world.has.gone.crazy... I get your point, and I agree in principle, but AI as a technology is unique. It isn't comparable to the technological innovations of the past.

[@ninefire6330]

Regulations value goes far below zero, at the moment regulatory capture makes its way into the system. And that moment happened decades ago.

[@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool]

I hope we use AI for good and not evil ❤

[@DentCubed]

I think the fact that there are several people in this that have the goal of creating an A.I. god is a little alarming.

[@henrytep8884]

@@DentCubedai will always be a god because we want/need it to be so. If it’s smarter than us, it’s a god.

[@honeybeee20001961]

Sorry To Say It Will In Fact Be The Latter,,,,Just Look At The People Currently In Power! 🤔

[@renatoscutube]

One more thing to increase drastically the gap between those who are familiar and dominate technology and those who are barely able to get money from an ATM with a card, as I see sometimes.

[@michaelhutz405]

Tom, you and your guest say they won't lay off any workers. If your guys get twice as productive, you will lay off workers unless you can double your clientele, which in this market is not possible. Your competitors will also get twice as productive. Automation causes the never ending spiral of eliminating pesky workers who need sleep, benefits, vacations and pensions.

[@tabithasantos9809]

Love this episode, thank you Tom!!

[@ZupE891]

20 years from now, when most are jobless due to AI on robots, won't everyone start taking their money out of their 401k early and spending it asap because the utopia is coming soon aways, where money will be somewhat pointless. For the first time ever, adding to a 401k in your 20's might be a bad decision

[@adamgriffith768]

As long as value exists money will be there to represent it. What we value may change, but it will be denominated in some currency.

[@edmitiu7383]

Thank you gentlemen✌

[@gloriabailey6170]

For the normal citizen AI has taken over our choices on daily life engulfing doctor visits I’m always asked to go on line unfortunately I’m not tech savvy about all this computer stuff do I get isolated daily it’s very scary

[@whateverwhenever8170]

Neil Stevenson's Snow crash is the blueprint, not the plot but the environment

[@StanCarles]

Where is "We the People" going? Where is "Capitalism" headed in terms of power? What will the wealthiest individuals, of whom there will be numerous, spend their money on? The path of "We the People" remains unclear as societal shifts and changing dynamics reshape the future. Similarly, the trajectory of Capitalism's power is characterized by a constant evolution, influenced by economic forces and social consciousness. As the number of affluent individuals continues to rise, their priorities and spending patterns will shape various domains. However, it is essential to consider a range of possibilities as we ponder the destinations of both "We the People" and the aspirations of the wealthy elite.

[@jaindoe3081]

I hate when I see a comment that has nothing to do with the video. Thank you Tom for this eye opening interview

[@user-qk4jg1kb4e]

Artificial intelligence automation and advanced technology will take over most people don't understand what going to come

[@RD-zw5yd]

I listen to Diary of CEO podcast and Impact Theory. What i see the difference is Steven listens & talks very little . I hope Tom lets the guest speak more. We are here to listen to the guest than listening to Tom's interpretations!

[@F3RACTION]

Private technology companies are giving the public what they want (instant gratification) not what they need (connection)

[@onlyfansmarco]

Fragmented reality is messy… finding truth is very complex even Nemo was easier to find! #stayepic ❤❤❤

[@scottneith1]

Wow this is a good listen

[@gene4094]

I have to grin at way these gentlemen think through the sciences.

[@furtrapper11]

in 1991, my mortgage company had 32 women using typewriters. By 2001, I only needed only 5 women using computers to do the same work.

[@luckydayzs9296]

Great video! Hope Tom does a video on the truths of recycle and what we are really doing with it.

[@AutoMotivatedTV]

The government's absolutely shouldn't be in charge. It defies me that people have a fundamental misunderstanding of what freedom is.

[@lindamuse7028]

😮 I see AI as tools to help with work. It's the employers who choose to replace workers with AI technology. Government has to look at how the impact of technology to affect its economy and citizens.

[@LorienHamilton]

Humans working alongside AI makes sense but the next step will be to cut jobs because AI can now replace the humans. Capitalism is all about profit, efficiency and shareholder value. How does capitalism work if many humans cant work, therefore cant pay to live ? Will there be a dystopian future where we have two groups of humans, the elite AI tribe and the tribe that rejects AI. ? I do worry about the prism getting more narrow, creating infinite groups of people firm fixed on their reality and being closed minded to any other view. This is happening already... through social media, lack of fact checking and questioning everything we we know or THINK we know. I use Bard regularly and have found it to make a lot of mistakes but that's only because I question the answers and ask to cross reference. Most of the people I know take any old answer from Google as gospel, no doubt its that same for Bard and chat GBT. My concern is this is yet another nail in the coffin for "thinking" and evolving as humans. There are so many things I could unpack and talk about from the interview but I appreciate its just my view point and doesn't mean I am right and conscious that I may be a lone voice in the wilderness ! Thank you and keep these coming !

[@henrytep8884]

Do you think bard will make more or less mistakes in 5 years??

[@danschanone]

Is it not the programmer that sets the boundaries/parameters and what the AI learns? And have similar "traits or personality" of the programmer?

[@TheLionheartArts]

You should clip the 53-56 minutes its very inspirational.

[@Indrid__Cold]

54:47 A very profound and accurate assessment of the two tracks open to humanity going forward. I told my own grandchildren they would have an excellent prospect of living forever.

[@davek.3581]

Listening to Ian talk, I can’t help but hear Philip J Fry.

[@AndyMiron]

OMG he’s talking that tec corporations should be regulated? By whom? Government? Can anyone tell who’s regulating the US government exactly? Who stands behind all those talking heads? It can only be safe if there is humanity wide consensus for power of this kind or inevitable scrutiny

[@aminblm]

Tom, your humility is as impressive as your confidence! 🌟🎥 #ImpressiveBalance #StayGrounded

[@missshroom5512]

It’s gonna take an invasion of hostile aliens to brings us together as Earthlings 🌎☀️💙

[@michaelmerck7576]

The democrats are already here

[@Indrid__Cold]

Wow, the idea that companies won't use AI to reduce staffing immediately is wildly naive! Most large companies today have ongoing staff reduction organizations as deeply embedded as HR and accounting. Virtually every company has a bottom 20% performing employees that they would like to dismiss with cause. Additionally, a lot of companies are chomping at the bit to use AI as a means of aquiring more "obedient workers" from the labor pool. AI may well be one of the best prospective employee screening tools to come along in the last hundred years. Mark me on this!

[@kfinkelstein]

As a senior software engineer struggling to find work, I wonder where all these companies are that embrace AI

[@phylpott1]

What do you see the little people doing? Any way to prepare or tell our children and grandchildren to think about/plan/do now? Will there be schools, sports, stores, food, banks, homes? Who will do the bailing? Who or what chooses who will be helped? Will there be public travel? You said major changes in two years. What do you think about next five years? Do we just wait and see or is there anything we can do to plan?

[@shodowhawk]

You weren't thinking that corporations were running things 5 years ago? Where have you been? Everyone and their mom has known that for a while. What are they teaching political scientists these days.

[@susymay7831]

Timestamps needed on future videos.

[@enriqueali]

It seems that learning how to use AI should be very easy. If you assume that AI has the most satisfactory answers to every imaginable question, and the most useful solutions to every imaginable problem, AI use would seem to be primarily learning which questions to ask, and establishing a hierarchy of importance for those questions.

[@KernowFay]

Maybe you shouldn't assume it has the best answers then because that would be a huge mistske.

[@RoxyWrites]

At 30:00 (THIS) ..Bremmer talks about getting feed/data from all different topics/streams/types of people/programs. Before there was Google, I was doing this at age 15 as a journalist through libraries and travel, and other journalists. And the advice I now give most to people who ask my opinion is to watch Associated Press, NPR, Deutsche Welle, BBC, Al Jazeera, and NBC/CNN whatever, not one of them, but all of them at the headline level for a month. It becomes very clear after that time what is propaganda and what is fact-based/neutrality with the least bias, and shows Americans what the rest of the world is thinking and what they see (which is quite frankly equal parts hysterical and terrifying).

[@Appleloucious]

One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!! ☀️☀️☀️ 💚💛❤️ 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼

[@hissendaoud1373]

I agree with you ✋🏾

[@timcoffeysongwriting]

We've become paperclip maximizers with the paperclips being profits.

[@skyisthelimitreadyornotfor2]

A minute in and you already get it wrong. It was the governement controlling those companies, not one guy making that choice.

[@ligiasommers]

Amazing conversation! Very eye opening, thank you 🙏🏻🌷✨🙏🏻

[@sylwesterirla9246]

thank you

[@sudhirpatel7620]

Nature goes on forever for everyone and everything to return as everyone and everything an infinite number of times through evolutionary processes. 🌌

[@user-qk4jg1kb4e]

This time the world won't be the same artificial intelligence automation and advanced technology will take over why should a company pay the employee when it can be done by artificial intelligence automation and advanced technology see many pizza house 🏠 using artificial intelligence robots to make pizza and french fries slowly people will lose job as driver,waiter, chef, physician, lawyer government employees not a single department will be spared

[@chosenone599]

I’ve been following Ian for many years and read a couple of his books. He can sometimes be a little bit of an alarmist.

[@ninefire6330]

If our hope lies with big tech and government getting together “formally” we are so fucked!

[@jirislavicek9954]

Yes, that sounds like a disaster!

[@ashrichman9956]

Please avoid the F bomb. It’s offensive 😢

[@rg520]

Long waited🙏

[@scottstormcarter9603]

TV has been the teacher, now (I guess) it's going to be AI. But I think we need to also have more human teachers. Both the teachers and students should have as many AIs as deemed needed for effective teaching. That will vary from person to person.

[@Slowp0w]

TV eh? Teaching and knowledge distribution has been increasingly individualized in the past 20 years thanks to the effortless information exchange of the internet, the school as we know it will soon need a rethinking. I think individualized AI programs will get extremely efficient.

[@tz6516]

The current public education hasn’t worked. An unbiased AI cannot possibly be any worst that an inner-city unionized school district.

[@chartingwithliv]

Interesting debate!

[@affordablesolarguy]

No, the most dangerous thing about AI is the intensive to use it in a capitalist model. The thought of either of you deciding what is good for everyone should you come upon amazing opportunities is the scariest thing of all.

[@jefferysurratt5650]

What did he say at 1:21 Wages are going up faster than inflation? Not if you measured inflation the way the US did in 1970 it would be double The government bean counters are only counting half the beans, LOL. In 1975 I worked for Gallo Wine loading trucks for delivery to the stores in Commerce CA. Just out of high school with zero skills, just a strong back. We worked 12 hour shifts, two guys loading 500 to 600 cases per truck, 10 trucks per shift. Union shop $9.10 per hour = to $54.20 per hour. There are almost no jobs paying that today. My son who is 46 with an engineering degree is only making $35.57 per hour in Everett, WA and cannot afford to buy a house, his apartment rent is $2400 per month. I know people in their 50s working fast food jobs for $10 per hour. Maybe that is why the stock market is doing so well, record profits for the corporations, record low wages for the worker. Crazy time we are living in and it is going to get crazier.

[@buzzblitzer750]

The next great investment space is COUNTER TECHNOLOGY, already in play I am told. AI still relies on the current computational technology systems which are increasingly being hardened to technological threats, but increasingly vulnerable to analogue threats such as those presented by aging power grids and lack of maintenance. Intersectional control stations, solar magnetospheric disruptions and more make the hegemony of AI a very questionable reality, bottom line: have analogue solutions to disruptive events, you will need them.

[@ticthak]

The MASSIVE difference between this and the finance sector with the trading algos is those can actually can ALWAYS be rewritten with rules you want. We're rapidly going to lose that opportunity with many or all AI architectures- and oncoming new ones yet to be developed probably will have NO capacity to comprehend, let alone control.

[@awakenedsoul1368]

Working class wages are not growing faster and I did not see or experience any single mother bailouts. I’ve had to work more hours the last 2 years than ever in my life just to survive

[@sowutizusayin]

This just validates all the things that I was thinking I have to say I must cosine 100% agreement

[@luisbenito3602]

We really need to concentrate to stay “human” and become better humans with the invaluable aid of AI technologies. We must concentrate on that and on regulating AI. This, to make AI safe to use, and to preserve our humanity and human rights over all, keeping them in control of humans. I wish.

[@Conway773]

He laments the jobs lost to the internet and technology but counters that with saying - but look at the rise in productivity, progress and profit. That’s just business at usual. Forget the poor dispensable worker as long as the overlords make money. I know I sound. Cynical but what is so exciting about progress that keeps funneling the money to the top and not retraining or taking care of those who just want a job that gives them a decent middle class life. What is lost in the capitalist dogma is that not everyone wants to compete to the top. Maybe they like gardening or painting. They should be entitled to a job that meets their needs without having to consume the entrepreneurial anxiety of “progress”. Must everyone be on the treadmill. I say this as someone who themselves loves the treadmill of achievement but I also recognize that that is not for everyone. As we run Pell mell into the future we should also be talking about new inventive ideas on how to keep people in the workforce at decent jobs. Perhaps when government gives out its corporate welfare there should be a caveat that workers be taken care, not just the shareholders this time.

[@fiscallylogicalsocialhuman]

Imagine an alternative universe where humans had their crap together and could actually coordinate effectively. We could actually do cool stuff right now.