Human Dignity in the Age of AI | Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari, author of "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" and "Homo Deus," answers questions from the president of Keio University, faculty, and students about the global threats of nuclear warfare, biotechnology, and AI, with a focus on the rapid advancement and unique challenges of AI. Harari emphasizes AI's alien nature, its capacity to make decisions independently, and the urgent need to build trust between humans to manage AI's development safely. The discussion explores the collapse of human trust, the role of education in discerning truth from fiction, and the potential for AI to revolutionize entertainment and scientific research. Harari also touches on the erosion of the international order, the dangers of anti-scientific ideologies, and the importance of regulating AI to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain human control over financial systems. He concludes by stressing the importance of trust as the foundation of life and encouraging individuals to contribute to building a safer future.