Mo Gawdat - The Future of Al and How It Will Shape Our World | Prof G Conversations

Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer for Google X, bestselling author, the founder of ‘One Billion Happy’ foundation, and co-founder of ‘Unstressable,’ joins Scott to discuss the state of AI — where it stands today, how it’s evolving, and what that means for our future. They also get into Mo’s latest book, Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living. Follow Mo, @mo_gawdat. 00:00 Introduction 02:16 How have recent developments shaped your predictions about the future of AI? 05:32 When you mentioned unelected officials reshaping society, who are you referring to? 08:24 How do you balance concerns over algorithmic control with the risk of more malicious entities gaining an advantage? 13:34 Is it realistic to strike an AI treaty with China to move towards mutual trust? 17:40 Do you think sequestering China from our most advanced chip technology was a mistake? 21:06 Is the U.S. advantage shrinking from decades to days, signaling a need for cooperation? 27:37 Could a U.S.-China-led organization ensure transparency and security in AI and critical tech? 33:23 Shouldn't billionaires focus on improving life here instead of preparing escape plans? 37:38 Has the wealth gap fueled incentives to widen, not fix, the divide? 40:25 Is it optimistic to believe AI will benefit society, not just a few? 45:00 Why are we so addicted to stress? 48:13 How can we manage stress in a more sustainable way? #scottgalloway #futureai #algorithms #artificialintelligence #stress #aitechnology #trust #uschina #profg