UNH professor discusses philosophical impacts of AI
UNH professor discusses philosophical impacts of AI
https://www.wmur.com/article/max-edwards-artificial-intelligence-human-impact/71517187
Publish Date: 2026-06-08 00:10:00
Source Domain: www.wmur.com
- A majority of New Hampshire residents, according to a University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll, believe that AI will have a negative effect on the country and lead to fewer jobs over the next decade.
- Younger residents in the state are more pessimistic about AI’s impact, compared to older residents who are more optimistic.
- UNH philosophy professor Max Edwards discusses concerns that AI could degrade the human experience, making life less meaningful, rather than taking over the world.
- Philosophical experts are working behind the scenes to influence AI systems and better understand potential effects on human experience if AI becomes conscious.
- There are growing concerns about AI-related cybersecurity threats, with the FBI reporting significant losses due to AI-generated scams and deepfakes.
- AI usage varies among New Hampshire residents: 11% use it daily in their personal lives, while 33% never use it, with most falling somewhere in between.
