Is AI really coming to eat us all... and how do we stop it?

The Matts open with a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Bonnie Greer, who died this week. In the first half they discuss the extraordinary pace of developments and concern around AI, explain exactly what has happened and why everyone really should be very worried indeed. In part two, they reject the outright demonisation of the citizens of Piddington, the small Oxfordshire village which held a referendum declaring independence from the UK in the face of an influx of asylum seekers to a barracks nearby. Finally - your discount code for the Alastair Campbell meets Mishal Husain event at Cadogan Hall, London, on October 22 is ALASTAIRLIVE. Tickets on sale now at cadoganhall.com. Produced by Matt Withers OFFER: Subscribe to The New World and get a free copy of Paul Mason's new book Reds. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/

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