BigSpeak exclusive speaker and global AI advisor Zack Kass was featured on today’s episode of the highly popular Modern Wisdom podcast, in which host Chris Williamson invites the world’s leading thinkers to share their insights with his millions of subscribers and discuss current events, politics, science and philosophy.

Kass joined astrophysicist and fellow speaker Liv Boeree and writer and producer Aric Floyd in an extensive debate session delving into the future AI will shape. Guided by Wilson, the discussion touched on the potential timeline of AGI, whether or not AI will develop sufficiently to become capable of benevolence and malevolence, and what life will look like for humanity in 2040.

As an avowed AI optimist, Kass sees emerging technology promising of greater political protection and higher quality of life, making for a lively and engaging exchange with his fellow guests and host. We recommend that anyone interested in the future of automation give it a listen, be they AI optimists or pessimists.