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In this episode, recorded during the 2024 Abundance360 Summit, Ray, Geoffrey, and Peter debate whether AI will become sentient, what consciousness constitutes, and if AI should have rights.
Ray Kurzweil, an American inventor and futurist, is a pioneer in artificial intelligence. He has contributed significantly to OCR, text-to-speech, and speech recognition technologies. He is the author of numerous books on AI and the future of technology and has received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, among other honors. At Google, Kurzweil focuses on machine learning and language processing, driving advancements in technology and human potential.
Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the "godfather of deep learning," is a British-Canadian cognitive psychologist and computer scientist recognized for his pioneering work in artificial neural networks. His research on neural networks, deep learning, and machine learning has significantly impacted the development of algorithms that can perform complex tasks such as image and speech recognition.
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0:00 - INTRO
1:12 - The Future of AI and Humanity
2:33 - The Unknown Future of AI
3:19 - AI Uncovering the Secrets Within
8:11 - Fountain Life: The Future of Health
10:30 - The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
15:06 - Ethical Dilemma: AI Rights
18:31 - Viome: Unlocking the Power of Your Microbiome
21:01 - Are We Close to Superintelligence?
25:00 - The Dangers and Possibilities of AI
27:40 - The Risks of Open Source Models
In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance360 summit, Brett Adcock, founder of Figure, shares how his robots are already working in BMW factories, why robotics is about to have its "iPhone moment," and how AI is making general-purpose robots shockingly capable and affordable.
Brett Adcock is an American technology entrepreneur and the founder of Figure, an AI robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots designed to perform human-like tasks in both industrial and home settings. In 2023, he also founded Cover, an AI security company focused on building weapon detection systems for schools. Previously, Brett founded Archer Aviation, an urban air mobility company that went public at a valuation of $2.7 billion, and Vettery, a machine learning-based talent marketplace acquired for $110 million.
Salim Ismail | The State of AI: Humanoid Robots, AI Copyright Wars & China’s Growing Influence | Mar. 15, 2025
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In this episode, Salim and Peter dive into another segment of “WTF is Happening in Tech This Week” discussing OpenAI’s call to ban Chinese models, the usage of copyrighted material to train models, new updates from Figure, and more.
Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.
0:00 - INTRO
1:12 - The Future of AI and Humanity
2:33 - The Unknown Future of AI
3:19 - AI Uncovering the Secrets Within
8:11 - Fountain Life: The Future of Health
10:30 - The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
15:06 - Ethical Dilemma: AI Rights
18:31 - Viome: Unlocking the Power of Your Microbiome
21:01 - Are We Close to Superintelligence?
25:00 - The Dangers and Possibilities of AI
27:40 - The Risks of Open Source Models
Brett Adcock | A Humanoid Robot in Every Home? It's Closer Than You Think | Mar. 11, 2025
In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance360 summit, Brett Adcock, founder of Figure, shares how his robots are already working in BMW factories, why robotics is about to have its "iPhone moment," and how AI is making general-purpose robots shockingly capable and affordable.
Brett Adcock is an American technology entrepreneur and the founder of Figure, an AI robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots designed to perform human-like tasks in both industrial and home settings. In 2023, he also founded Cover, an AI security company focused on building weapon detection systems for schools. Previously, Brett founded Archer Aviation, an urban air mobility company that went public at a valuation of $2.7 billion, and Vettery, a machine learning-based talent marketplace acquired for $110 million.
Salim Ismail | The State of AI: Humanoid Robots, AI Copyright Wars & China’s Growing Influence | Mar. 15, 2025
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In this episode, Salim and Peter dive into another segment of “WTF is Happening in Tech This Week” discussing OpenAI’s call to ban Chinese models, the usage of copyrighted material to train models, new updates from Figure, and more.
Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO.
‘Godfather of AI’ predicts it will take over the world | LBC | Jan. 2025
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Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, the physicist known for his pioneering work in the field, told LBC's Andrew Marr that artificial intelligences had developed consciousness - and could one day take over the world.
Mr Hinton, who has been criticised by some in the world of artificial intelligence for having a pessimistic view of the future of AI, also said that no one knew how to put in effective safeguards and regulation.
Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, the physicist known for his pioneering work in the field, told LBC's Andrew Marr that artificial intelligences had developed consciousness - and could one day take over the world.
Mr Hinton, who has been criticised by some in the world of artificial intelligence for having a pessimistic view of the future of AI, also said that no one knew how to put in effective safeguards and regulation.
