Roundtables: Could AI really kill us all?

What happened

The “censorship-industrial complex” is an idea that a network of government, tech, and research groups is collaborating to suppress conservative online speech. Watch a conversation exploring how it started, where it’s going, and what it means for the future of democracy and the internet. This recording is available only to subscribers. Please ensure you are logged in to access.

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Why it matters

Billions of dollars are flooding into efforts to reverse aging as scientists explore ways to return cells to a younger state. But how far off are these experimental treatments? Will they really work? Watch a conversation exploring longevity's new focus. AI companies want to build systems that understand the external world and overcome the limitations of LLMs. Recent developments have brought world models to the forefront of the AI discussion.

Watch a conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan, senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven, and AI reporter Grace Huckins exploring how AI might enter the physical world. Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI, in which he alleged CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman had deceived him over the company’s non-profit status.

Watch as AI reporter and attorney Michelle Kim, who covered the trial for MIT Technology Review, joins in conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan to go behind the scenes of the trial and the implications for the AI race. MIT Technology Review's Roundtables is a monthly virtual event series where our editors and reporters meet to discuss trending topics and stories with MIT Alumni and subscribers.

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