Oprah Winfrey is set to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in an upcoming ABC special. Titled AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special, the show will air on September 12 and feature conversations with some of the most influential figures in AI, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and FBI Director Christopher Wray.
This marks Winfrey’s second special this year, following her March discussion on weight loss and wellness, which focused on the rise of drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy.
In addition to Gates, Altman, and Wray, the special will include insights from well-known technologist and YouTube tech reviewer Marcus Brownlee, as well as Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology. Both Harris and Raskin have been vocal about the potential dangers of AI, cautioning that it could develop too quickly and without adequate safeguards. The special will also feature author Marilynne Robinson, who will offer a contemplative perspective on the potential threat AI poses to human values and how society might resist the allure of AI-driven convenience.
According to ABC, the aim of the hourlong program is to provide viewers with a “serious, entertaining, and meaningful” introduction to AI, empowering them to engage in what is becoming one of the most critical global discussions of our time.
The special is being produced by Winfrey’s Harpo Productions, with Winfrey herself and Josh Tyrangiel of Backstory Partners serving as executive producers. A promotional video for the special has been released, offering a glimpse of what viewers can expect.
As AI continues to shape the future, Winfrey’s special promises to deliver a thought-provoking exploration of its impact and the challenges it poses.
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