Can AI Create a Better Society?

The video discusses the use of AI in controlling nuclear fusion plasma, highlighting its importance for safety. It explores the potential of generative AI as a foundational technology and emphasizes the need for a social contract and clear regulations to ensure trust and safety in AI development.

What is one of the key roles of AI in nuclear fusion reactors?

• To generate electricity directly

• To control the plasma for safety

• To replace human operators

• To cool down the reactors

What does the speaker consider generative AI to be?

• A replacement for human creativity

• A temporary trend in technology

• The ultimate goal of AI development

• The first step on a long journey

Why did the speaker join DeepMind?

• To work on AI for entertainment

• To create a better future for the next generations

• To develop AI for military applications

• To focus on AI for financial markets

What is necessary for society to trust technology, according to the speaker?

• Complete deregulation of AI

• A social contract with clear principles

• Rapid technological advancements

• Unlimited access to AI tools

What is the purpose of the AI Act mentioned in the transcript?

• To limit AI to academic research

• To ban AI development

• To provide foundational principles for AI technology

• To promote AI in entertainment