Oprah's AI Special Highlights Opportunities and Risks

Oprah Winfrey's televised event explores AI's impact on education, medicine, and society, featuring insights from key figures like Sam Altman and Bill Gates.

Oprah Winfrey expresses excitement about AI's potential to revolutionize education and medicine, providing personal tutors for students and freeing doctors from clerical tasks.
Winfrey's special, 'AI and the Future of Us,' will air Thursday on ABC and includes interviews with AI experts, government officials, and humanists.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the benefits and responsibilities of AI, while Bill Gates warns of significant workforce disruptions caused by AI advancements.
FBI Director Christopher Wray highlights the growing threat of AI-driven cyberattacks and deepfakes, emphasizing national security and public safety concerns.
Humanities expert Marilynne Robinson and the co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology caution against AI's potential to manipulate behavior and erode moral values.

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