Oprah Winfrey, the iconic television host and producer, will explore the world of artificial intelligence with her upcoming special, “AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special.” The program is scheduled to air on ABC on September 12, from 8:00 to 9:03 PM ET, and will be available for streaming on Hulu the next day. so she’s interviewing all the worst people about AI. — Wirra (@wirraone) August 30, 2024 The special will feature discussions with several leaders from the AI and technology sectors, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, YouTube tech reviewer and technologist Marcus Brownlee, and FBI Director Christopher Wray. Only reason I could see having @MKBHD in this panel is to get the consumer perspective on this topic. — ZACK! (@I_amZackk) August 31, 2024 Meanwhile, Brownlee will guide Winfrey through live demonstrations showcasing AI’s capabilities. With all due respect and love for him, MKBHD is not a leading expert. where is Elon Musk? where is Ilya? where are the scientists? — Omar ☥ (@stallion1319) August 30, 2024 Author Marilynne Robinson will provide her perspective on AI’s threat to human values, reflecting on how society might resist the convenience AI offers. Why does mkbhd keep talking about AI? He seems clueless every time I hear him try to review or criticize it. — brock (@iamthebrock) August 30, 2024 Winfrey’s exploration of AI in this special follows her appearance at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago on August 21, 2024, where she spoke ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’s formal acceptance of the party’s nomination for president. Sam invented what? — Gonzalo Cervantes (@gonzacervantes) August 31, 2024 What does the FBI director know about AI? — everythingism (@_everythingism) August 31, 2024 For more news and insights, visit AI News on our website.
According to ABC, the special will offer a “serious, entertaining and meaningful base for every viewer to understand AI,” aiming to empower the audience to engage with one of the most critical global conversations of the 21st century.
Altman will break down how AI works in simple terms and discuss the personal responsibility that executives of AI companies must bear. Gates will outline the sweeping changes AI could bring to science, health, and education and warn of AI’s potentially transformative impact on the global job market.
In addition to Gates, Altman, Brownlee, and Wray, the program will also feature interviews with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology, who will caution against the rapid and unchecked growth of AI, highlighting the risks of it becoming too powerful too quickly.
This hourlong special marks the second big program Winfrey has hosted this year. Earlier, in March, she led a discussion on weight loss and wellness, tying the conversation to the rise of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy.
By engaging in such diverse and pivotal discussions, Winfrey continues to leverage her platform to explore and illuminate complex societal and technological issues.
This special is positioned to be both informative and thought-provoking, providing viewers with a unique opportunity to understand AI’s future impact on their lives and the world at large.
Oprah Winfrey’s AI Special to Feature Leading Voices from the Tech World!
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Digital marketing enthusiast by day, nature wanderer by dusk. Dave Andre blends two decades of AI and SaaS expertise into impactful strategies for SMEs. His weekends? Lost in books on tech trends and rejuvenating on scenic trails.Dave Andre
Digital marketing enthusiast by day, nature wanderer by dusk. Dave Andre blends two decades of AI and SaaS expertise into impactful strategies for SMEs. His weekends? Lost in books on tech trends and rejuvenating on scenic trails.
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Digital marketing enthusiast by day, nature wanderer by dusk. Dave Andre blends two decades of AI and SaaS expertise into impactful strategies for SMEs. His weekends? Lost in books on tech trends and rejuvenating on scenic trails.
