Q&A: The Pope’s AI warning, Iran at the World Cup & is Russia still meddling in US politics?

About this episode

Christiane and Jamie discuss the implications of AI, politics surrounding the FIFA World Cup, and ongoing concerns about Russian interference in US politics.

This week, Christiane and Jamie discuss Pope Leo’s warning that AI could end up starting more wars, and ask whether the technology now poses a genuine threat to the future of humanity. They also look at the politics around this summer's FIFA World Cup - which will see Iran play matches in the US - as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of ending. Christiane & Jamie also revisit Russia’s interference in the 2016 US Presidential election and discuss whether Moscow is still meddling in American politics today, even while at war with Ukraine. They also unpack the long-running ambiguity of US policy on Taiwan, before turning to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s current political troubles and whether a change in leadership could strengthen the UK on the world stage. Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files is a Global production, available every Tuesday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media @amanpourpod For more content, please follow us: Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod X…

People in this episode

Host: Christiane Amanpour

Guest: Jamie

Topics covered

• AI and warfare
• Iran politics
• Russia interference
• US foreign policy
• UK leadership
• FIFA World Cup

Keywords

• AI
• Pope Leo
• Iran
• Russia
• US politics
• FIFA World Cup
• Keir Starmer
• Taiwan
• Middle East

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA, Russia, US, Taiwan

Places: Iran, Middle East, Ukraine

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