The Race and the Perils of Superintelligence

A Conversation with Christopher DiCarlo

As AI advances toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) and potentially superintelligence (ASI), philosopher Christopher DiCarlo warns of urgent ethical and existential risks. In a wide-ranging discussion, he argues that private industry is accelerating this shift without adequate oversight, and that global governance, ethical training, and public awareness are essential to managing the consequences. The article highlights the need for technologists to integrate critical thinking and moral reasoning into AI development before the technology outpaces our ability to control it.