Yuval Noah Harari’s insightful talk on “AI and the Paradox of Trust” at the China Development Forum 2025 delves into the nature of Artificial Intelligence, the potential risks it presents, and the path forward for humanity in an AI-driven world.

Harari’s perspective emphasizes the profound, but poorly understood, implications of AI’s advancement on society as a whole.

Key Takeaways:

• AI as Agency: AI is more than automation; it’s a form of alien, non-organic intelligence capable of independent learning, decision-making, and invention [00:46]
• The Paradox of Trust: A significant danger lies in the unpredictable and untrustworthy nature of AI. We must question the assumption that we can trust super-intelligent AIs, especially when human trust is often lacking [04:11]
• Human Cooperation for Control: The ability to control AI hinges on human unity. Building greater trust among humans is paramount before developing highly intelligent AI agents [09:46]

This video offers a crucial glimpse into how Technology intersects with Society and Business, urging us all to re-evaluate our collective approach to AI development.

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