In a wide-ranging special on artificial intelligence, Oprah Winfrey sat down with some of the biggest names in tech and law enforcement to discuss the promises and perils of AI.
From OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the conversation covered everything from AI’s potential impact on jobs to its use in criminal activities. Here are the five biggest takeaways.
1. AI is Advancing Faster Than Expected
One of the most striking revelations came from Gates, who admitted that AI development is outpacing even insiders’ predictions. “This is the first technology that is happening faster than even the insiders expected,” he told Oprah. This rapid progression is both exciting and concerning, as it suggests that the societal impacts of AI could arrive sooner than we’re prepared for.
Altman echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for vigilance: “The rate of change in the world and the economy from this, we haven’t seen it yet, and just because we …