Will the backlash against AI turn violent?

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for violent backlash against AI following attacks on OpenAI's CEO and headquarters.

An attack on the home of OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman – and on the company’s headquarters – has led to concerns the backlash against AI could become violent. Guardian journalist Nick Robins-Early and researcher Sean Fleming discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

People in this episode

Guests: Nick Robins-Early, Sean Fleming

Topics covered

• AI
• backlash
• violence
• OpenAI
• Sam Altman

Keywords

• journalism
• technology
• safety

Mentioned in this episode

Products: OpenAI

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