He Warned AI Could Destroy Us. Now The Industry Is Listening — ft. Nick Bostrom artwork
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He Warned AI Could Destroy Us. Now The Industry Is Listening — ft. Nick Bostrom

Sep 18, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Ed Elson is joined by Nick Bostrom to discuss the existential risks of AI. Bostrom explains why he believes the concerns raised by AI researchers are genuine and how he assesses the probability of catastrophic outcomes. He also shares his thoughts on the rapid advancement of AI capabilities, what a world with superintelligence could look like, and some of the best-and worst-case scenarios for the…