‘The AI Doc’ reveals dangers and promise of artificial intelligence – NBC Los Angeles

The documentary “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” took nearly three years to complete, started by teams from “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and “Navally” on the Oscars circuit.
The film aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on humanity.
The documentary features interviews with over 40 experts from various backgrounds in AI, including Sam Altman, Daniela and Dario Amodei, and Demis Hassabis, leading to 3,300 pages of transcripts.
It explores both the dangers and benefits of AI, showcasing a range of viewpoints from potential dystopian futures to utopian developments.
The filmmakers emphasize that “apocaloptimism” is the philosophy that AI is both potentially catastrophic and beneficial, and humanity has the agency to steer it towards the positive outcomes.
The film intends to serve as an informative and engaging catalyst for discussion and action around AI’s broad impact on society.