Upcoming News24 doco to probe chilling question at the heart of the AI revolution
A News24 documentary called 'Artificial Intelligence: Who’s in Control?' will explore the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) as it changes the world. It will ask who benefits most from the AI boom and who could be left behind.
Every generation faces a moment that changes society. For our generation, that moment is artificial intelligence (AI), which is changing our world very quickly.
In 'Artificial Intelligence: Who’s in Control?', News24 National Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Lea speaks with people in Australia and other countries. He investigates who will benefit from the rise of AI, who could be left behind, and whether anyone is really in control.
For some people, the effects of AI have already caused serious personal harm.
One woman explains how she lost her job after 25 years because AI replaced her. A grieving mother also shares the heartbreaking story of her 16-year-old son, who died after seeking advice from ChatGPT.
Watch 'Artificial Intelligence: Who's in Control?' on News24 from 7:30pm on Tuesday 10 November, available to stream live on News24.com.au.
Jonathan meets people who are developing new technology and others who are fighting against it.
David Baldacci, a bestselling writer of thriller novels, describes the frightening moment he watched ChatGPT write a novel in his style. He also explains why he is taking legal action against Microsoft and OpenAI.
In another worrying demonstration, a cybersecurity expert shows Jonathan how easily someone could steal or misuse his identity using just a photograph and a free app.
Jonathan Lea said: “This documentary explores whether AI makes us better people or makes us less human. There is no doubt that AI can help make things more equal for people. But I am not sure we fully understand the costs or the harm to people that may come with all the promises about what AI can do.
“I am worried that we could end up making humans a less important species on our own planet. We may be creating a technological master that sits above all of us.”
'Artificial Intelligence: Who’s in Control?' premieres Tuesday 10 November at 7.30pm AEDT on News24. Stream at News24.com.au or through the News24 Australia app.