Artificial Intelligence and Society - In Conversation With Jeff Sachs

Explore a thought-provoking lecture on the societal impacts of artificial intelligence with Professor Jeffrey Sachs. Delve into competing utopian and dystopian narratives surrounding AI's influence on productivity, prosperity, and privacy. Examine how governance and ethical considerations can shape the future of AI, addressing concerns about job displacement, wage disparities, and wealth inequality. Gain insights into strategies for broadly sharing the benefits of the digital revolution through taxation, intellectual property policies, education, and effective governance. Analyze the interplay between AI and global issues such as foreign policy, industrialization, and economic systems. Consider the potential for universal basic income and global cooperation in the face of AI-driven challenges. Reflect on historical parallels and contemporary political landscapes to better understand the complexities of navigating the AI revolution in society.

Introduction
Artificial intelligence and society
Foreign policy
Industrialization
We are lucky
Global economy
A market system
Machines vs humans
The dystopian view
Living standards
Dystopia vs Utopia
Social democratic ethos
Universal basic income
Can we cooperate globally
AI and conflict
Political views
Dealing with a counterpart
The Opium Wars
Trumps advisors
Selffulfilling conflict
Meeting intelligent president
Jesus was clever
Brexit and Trump