AI for Good? The Case Against AI Doomerism | Amanpour and Company @AmanpourandCompany
AI for Good? The Case Against AI Doomerism | Amanpour and Company  @AmanpourandCompany
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From the rise of chatbots to the White House and its push for automated warfare, artificial intelligence is increasingly pervasive in our lives. Without adequate regulation, AI's possible impact is feared by many -- including Pope Leo, who has teamed up with Anthropic to issue a document highlighting the need to protect jobs and truth amid the AI boom. On the flip side, some believe the technology is being harnessed for good. Author Josh Tyrangiel shares some examples.

Originally aired on May 19, 2026

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