‘AI Doc’ explores promises and risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligenc

‘AI Doc’ explores promises and risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligenc

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/04/21/ai-doc

Publish Date: 2026-04-21 12:00:00

Source Domain: www.wbur.org

• The documentary “The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist” examines both the promising and potential dark sides of artificial intelligence.
• It advocates for an understanding of AI to establish safeguards that prevent adverse outcomes while enabling beneficial results.
• The film’s co-director, Daniel Roher, discusses the need for people to recognize AI’s dual nature for life and humanity.
• The documentary aims to encourage a balanced perspective on the rapid development of AI technology.
• The segment featuring Scott Tong airs on April 21, 2026, and the audio will be available afterward.
• The documentary urges viewers to consider both the positive and negative potentials of AI to shape a future that favors the latter.