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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris

Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris

Update: 2025-07-25
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Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening talk, he calls on us to learn from the mistakes of social media’s catastrophic rollout and confront the predictable dangers of reckless AI development, offering a “narrow path” where power is matched with responsibility, foresight and wisdom.


After the talk, Sherrell reflects on why it's wise to slow down AI's development and discuss about the organizations working to safeguard AI's impact.

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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris

Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris