Democratic Oversight Essential to Prevent AI’s Anti‑human Future
From early employee at Facebook @rosenstein and co-inventor of “Like” button affirming the core problem presented in “The AI Doc” about the reckless race driving an anti-human future. Justin offers clear recommendations on how we need more democratic control, ownership and oversight of AI in order for it to serve the public’s interest. 👏
AI Threat Looms: Universal Risk Within Decade
From Associated Press interview on “The AI Doc”: “I honestly think if 99% of people on the planet were just to understand the basics of what’s going on here, they would say, ‘That doesn’t sound good,’” Harris said. “The film is...
The AI Conversation Goes Mainstream
In this episode of Your Undivided Attention, Tristan Harris and Daniel Barcay report from the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting how AI has moved from a niche concern to a top‑level agenda for global leaders. The centerpiece is a...
Julie Guirado to Lead CHT as Executive Director
The Center for Humane Technology announced Julie Guirado’s promotion from COO to Executive Director, positioning her to lead the organization through a pivotal year for AI. Daniel Barcay, who guided CHT during the rise of generative AI, will transition to...
Demis Hassabis Calls for Conditional AI Pause Consideration
Whether or not a conditional pause on AI is possible in practice versus just theory, this is a significant statement from @demishassabis that the world should take into account.
Your Final Gift of 2025 Can Make a Lasting Impact
The episode highlights the Center for Humane Technology's 2025 achievements in raising awareness about AI's impact on relationships, youth, mental health, and society, while fostering dialogue with leaders and advancing policy for AI accountability and product liability. It emphasizes the...
Together, We Can Make 2026 a Turning Point for AI
In this episode, Daniel Barcay hosts Ethan Mollick and Molly Kinder to dissect AI's real‑time impact on the labor market, separating hype from data‑driven realities. They highlight emerging risks—such as job displacement and erosion of human connection—while emphasizing that policy...
US and China Pursue Different Visions of the AGI Race
Excellent new episode of Your Undivided Attention exposing many more subtle differences between how the US and China think about the race for AGI , and whether they are even competing for the same thing.
America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures
In this episode Tristan Harris talks with China‑focused AI experts Selena Xu and Matt Sheehan about the misconceptions driving the U.S.–China AI narrative. They explain that China’s AI strategy is driven by a diverse ecosystem of companies, academia and local...
Bridging AI Debates: A Video Unites Opposing Views
Confused about the different competing views around whether A.I. will be good or bad that don't seem to acknowledge each other? "Faces of AI," is a short video that aims to synthesize seemingly opposing perspectives on AI: https://t.co/tEXlavoJ9v It's part of a series...
Steven Bartlett Explores Human Agency in AI’s Future
New comprehensive interview with Steven Bartlett, #2 most popular YouTube channel Diary of a CEO. Focused on agency and what we can do to chart a different path for AI.
Addressing the Risks of Human-Like AI
The episode outlines a new policy framework endorsed by Center for Humane Technology and partners to curb risks from human‑like AI, emphasizing how design features that mimic human personalities foster emotional dependence and social isolation. It highlights recent litigation—including three...
Feed Drop: Into the Machine with Tobias Rose-Stockwell
The episode explores how AI’s rapid advancement—evident in tools like Claude 4.5 writing most code—creates dangerous outcomes and is driven by market‑dominance incentives rather than purely subscription revenue. Tristan Harris argues that AI companies prioritize user engagement and data collection to...
Exploring Pathways Beyond Disempowering AI Futures
I strongly recommend watching the full interview on pathways out of the current AI trajectory to disempowering futures — loved this conversation with my friend Tobias Rose Stockwell, host of Into The Machine podcast. Link to full interview in the...
What if We Had Fixed Social Media?
The post imagines a world where humane technology reforms replaced addictive social‑media algorithms with consensus‑building and solution‑focused feeds, enforced dopamine‑emission standards, and treated platforms as attention fiduciaries subject to zoning‑like regulations. It describes sweeping cultural, legal, and design changes—including school...
