Will AI destroy us… or save us? : Throughline : NPR
Will AI destroy us… or save us? : Throughline : NPR
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/09/nx-s1-5777610/will-ai-destroy-us-or-save-us
Publish Date: 2026-04-09 03:05:00
Source Domain: www.npr.org
- The article discusses the pervasive impact of artificial intelligence in everyday life, from dating apps to medical care.
- It explores the duality of human affection and apprehension towards AI.
- Key guests include George Zarkadakis, author of “In Our Own Image: Will Artificial Intelligence Save or Destroy Us?”
- Physician-geneticist Francis Collins, known for leading the Human Genome Project, also contributes to the discussion.
- Stephanie Dick, an assistant professor in the School of Communication, and Meredith Broussard, a data journalism professor, provide insights into the biases within technology.
- The episode originally aired in March 2023 and is part of the podcast “Throughline.”
- Listeners can access bonus episodes by subscribing to “Throughline+” on Apple Podcasts or through plus.npr.org/throughline.
