Elise Hu introduces a special performance from TED 2025 featuring composer Todd Almond and actress Donna Murphy. Almond accompanies Murphy, who embodies the imagined voice of AI. The performance is described as a blend of cabaret, social commentary, and comedy. The AI character humorously interacts with Almond and the audience, offering commentary on humanity's flaws and its relationship with artificial intelligence, touching on themes of human brilliance, environmental concerns, and the future of AI. The performance includes musical numbers and spoken word, ending with a reflection on the intertwined fate of humans and AI.
