Oprah Winfrey will host a new hour-long special on AI titled AI and the Future of Us, airing on September 12 at 8 p.m. on ABC and streaming on Hulu the next day. The special aims to provide viewers with a foundational understanding of AI and its global importance in the 21st century. It will feature interviews with Open AI CEO Sam Altman, Bill Gates, YouTube creator Marques Brownlee, and others. Topics include the workings of AI, its potential impacts on sectors like science and education, and the risks posed by super-intelligent AI. The special will address personal responsibility, job market implications, emerging risks, criminal use, and ethical considerations related to AI. (Deadline)
