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Author Anna Goldsworthy explores AI's impact on humanity and calls for regulation

Anna Goldsworthy, author of "Quarterly Essay 102: The God We Made," discusses the profound impact of AI on humanity, exploring themes of AI anxiety and the potential for AI to either benefit or detract from human well-being. She posits that while AI can serve as a tool for intellectual growth, particularly for children through Socratic dialogue, there's a risk of over-delegation of decision-making and the emergence of parasocial relationships with AI. Goldsworthy emphasizes the need for equitable distribution of AI's benefits and calls for regulation to address these societal shifts. AI

IMPACT Explores the societal and psychological implications of AI, raising concerns about human autonomy and equitable benefit distribution.

RANK_REASON The item is a discussion of AI's societal impact by an author, not a release or research.

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Author Anna Goldsworthy explores AI's impact on humanity and calls for regulation

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    "Being human in the age of AI" https:// podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ anna-goldsworthy-on-being-human-in-the-era-of-ai/id73330961?i=1000773128694 "The Essay" i

    "Being human in the age of AI" https:// podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ anna-goldsworthy-on-being-human-in-the-era-of-ai/id73330961?i=1000773128694 "The Essay" is her new book "Quarterly Essay 102: The God We Made" - Coming time will be great for AI, whether it will be great for h…