CNBC Technology·3 min read

How scared of AI should we be? A new documentary film from an Oscar winner seeks answer

Oscar-winning director explores AI's impact on future parenting.

As filmmaker Daniel Roher awaited the birth of his first child, he created the documentary 'The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist' to explore the implications of artificial intelligence on future generations. Featuring interviews with leading figures in AI, including Sam Altman of OpenAI and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, the film grapples with the duality of AI's potential to improve life or lead to catastrophic outcomes. Producers Diane Becker and Ted Tremper noted the importance of fostering public discourse around AI, emphasizing that everyone has a role in shaping its future.

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    The film features interviews with 40 experts, including Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis.

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    Producers Diane Becker and Ted Tremper emphasized the need for public engagement with AI technology.

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