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Added 2025-02-10 16:29:29 +0000 UTCThe biggest problems in the world might be solved by tiny molecules unlocked using AI.
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Cameron Hicks
2025-03-13 20:32:05 +0000 UTCI don't have anyone particular in mind; I'd say I'm effectively uninformed and looking to Ve to lift me up. I will say though, that safety is only one aspect that needs to be addressed. The impact on social structures, economic systems & peoples' livelihood, etc need some coverage too. We could either be headed towards Terminator or Iain M. Banks 'Culture'. How do we navigate and obtain the latter rather than the former, where the General AI at least aren't hell-bent on anihilating us all. PS: Personally I'd find any statements from the AI firm mouthpieces to be suspect and low value.
Kimberly Green
2025-02-19 18:41:25 +0000 UTCAh yes, understand you now. We have something in the works on AI safety and have already spoken to some experts. It probably wouldn’t be a talking head/rant style video and would follow our style of storytelling while navigating AI safety issues. Is there anyone in particular that you’d like to see featured on the channel? Or any subtopics to include?
Veritasium
2025-02-19 16:39:43 +0000 UTCYes, exactly. My initial, un-posted comment was to suggest a video with interviews with various futurists, theorists, policy makers, etc on what is / what could be done to steer AI in a positive-future direction. But then I wasn't sure if that would be "talking head" heavy and off-brand for Ve. So I thought I'd just post that leading question here and see what kind of conversation it fostered.
Kimberly Green
2025-02-11 14:52:02 +0000 UTC#FoldingAtHome
Michiel Stikkel
2025-02-11 11:39:22 +0000 UTCWhat do you mean by dodge that bullet? As in what steps humanity should theoretically take in order to prevent AI from becoming an existential threat?
Veritasium
2025-02-11 10:37:17 +0000 UTCOutstanding video. This application of AI is truly astounding. Thank you.
Keith Arnold
2025-02-10 22:42:36 +0000 UTCI am not a researcher and cannot publish scientific articles
Иван
2025-02-10 19:32:57 +0000 UTCInsert "I understood that reference" GIF
Kimberly Green
2025-02-10 19:25:17 +0000 UTCPeople frequently say: "AI is a tool. Like any tool, it can be used for good or evil." But AI is not just "a tool". It can make its own decisions. The question is how much power we give AI, either by letting AI directly implement its own decisions or using AI to guide our actions. I am not terribly worried about AI taking over and killing us all. At least not for a while. 😊 As long we we do not get lulled into thinking it is like other tools. Oh, and for the record: I, FOR ONE, WELCOME OUR AI OVERLORDS! (Please do not send me to the camps....)
Patrick W. Gilmore
2025-02-10 18:23:16 +0000 UTCUhm, release a paper on it first (even if you have trouble publishing it with reviewers)
Dragon-Tear
2025-02-10 18:15:07 +0000 UTCIf your plan is to produce videos about Nobel-winning (and nominated) science, this is a great plan!! If this is not your plan, it should be!! All of your videos are outstanding, and this new one is very informative!
Charles S. Cook
2025-02-10 17:40:15 +0000 UTCWOW WOW WOW !!!!! Thank you!
Donald J Arndt
2025-02-10 16:57:08 +0000 UTC"AI" figures heavily in this video, and Team Veritasium (rightly) has a bit of existential concern about the negative social potential. If you had the ability to dodge that bullet, what would _you_ do Team Veritasium?
Kimberly Green
2025-02-10 16:47:09 +0000 UTCHello, dear veritasium. I am your fan from Russia. please contact me. I know how to measure the speed of light in one direction. this method really works, I've checked everything. Please don't ignore me and contact me.
Иван
2025-02-10 16:42:45 +0000 UTC
