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How will AI change the world?

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In the coming years, artificial intelligence is probably going to change your life— and likely the entire world. But people have a hard time agreeing on exactly how AI will affect our society. Can we build AI systems that help us fix the world? Or are we doomed to a robotic takeover? Explore the limitations of artificial intelligence and the possibility of creating human-compatible technology.

The short story "The Machine Stops," as well as the animated film Wall-e, depicts a future in which humans have handed over the management of civilization over to machines. This, according to the video, has what result?

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Meet The Creators

  • Director Christoph Sarow, AIM Creative Studios
  • Narrator Stuart Russell, George Zaidan
  • Storyboard Artist Christoph Sarow
  • Animator Christoph Sarow, André Cunha, Rúben Dantas, Ana Farinha, Daniela Carvalho
  • Illustrator Christoph Sarow
  • Music André Aires
  • Sound Designer André Aires
  • AIM Creative Studios Producer Tiago Ribeiro
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Producer Alexandra Zubak
  • Associate Producer Sazia Afrin
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal

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