Peter Norvig

2 podcast appearances

Every podcast appearance by Peter Norvig

Top clips

The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast · Peter Norvig

AI godfather reveals which jobs will disappear first and why it's good

Peter Norvig discusses how AI will initially eliminate lower-quality jobs, which he sees as potentially positive overall. However, he acknowledges the critical challenge of helping displaced workers transition and the need for society to develop new support systems for those affected by automation.

31:50 - 32:1524s

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The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast · Peter Norvig

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AI godfather explains why starting a company is easier than ever

Peter Norvig argues that contrary to popular belief, it's actually easier to be a founder today than in the past. He explains how technological advances have dramatically reduced the capital and labor requirements needed to start a business, particularly in software, where entrepreneurs no longer need to buy expensive computers or rent large office spaces upfront.

33:18 - 34:0446s

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The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast · Peter Norvig

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AI godfather reveals the impossible challenge of dual-use technology

Peter Norvig illustrates the fundamental challenge of AI safety through a compelling example: how do you build an AI system that can help scientists develop life-saving drugs while preventing bad actors from using the same system to create deadly pathogens? This clip captures the core dilemma facing AI developers as they try to harness powerful technology for good while preventing misuse.

3:45 - 4:0823s

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The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast · Peter Norvig

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AI godfather reveals which jobs automation will kill first

Peter Norvig explains how automation eliminates jobs people don't love doing, using toll booth operators as a concrete example. He argues that the human tasks being automated away aren't the fulfilling parts of work that people actually enjoy.

31:14 - 31:3824s

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Episodes

The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast

I Asked the Godfather of AI If We Should Be Nervous. His Answer Scared Me

Peter NorvigFeb 26, 202659 min

AI pioneer Peter Norvig discusses the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its societal implications, exploring both opportunities and concerns about AI's impact on jobs, entrepreneurship, and safety. He reflects on how AI development has surprised even experts in the field, while addressing the dual-use nature of AI systems that can both help and harm.

Lex Fridman Podcast

Peter Norvig: Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach

Peter NorvigSep 30, 20191h 3min