The Need to Keep Antisemitism Out of Decent Society; Also, Preventing AI From Destroying Humanity

November 01, 2022 00:52:56
The Need to Keep Antisemitism Out of Decent Society; Also, Preventing AI From Destroying Humanity
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The Need to Keep Antisemitism Out of Decent Society; Also, Preventing AI From Destroying Humanity

Nov 01 2022 | 00:52:56

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James Keys Tunde Ogunlana

Show Notes

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the recent antisemitic comments by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and consider whether the way mainstream society reacted was appropriate in light of his position and his status in society (01:41).  The guys also take a look at recent research aimed at preventing AI from destroying humanity (42:04).

Adidas ends Ye deal over hate speech, costing rapper his billionaire status (Reuters)

Kanye West antisemitism controversy: What rapper said and how people have reacted (Sky News)

What Kanye West did: Antisemitic remarks, criticism and repercussions (Independent)

Kanye West may have finally reached the point of no return (WaPo)

Kyrie Irving Boosts Antisemitic Movie Peddling ‘Jewish Slave Ships’ (Rolling Stone)

Nets' Kyrie Irving defends his post about antisemitic movie (ESPN)

There’s a Damn Good Chance AI Will Destroy Humanity, Researchers Say in a New Study (Popular Mechanics)

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