Is artificial intelligence becoming uncontrollably powerful? Our correspondent analyses whether a pause to breakneck development is possible or feasible. We have entered the new age of the orator. And why cheese is getting more popular in India. 

Guests and host:

• Alex Hern, AI writer
• Tom Wainwright, culture correspondent
• Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Human extinction, AI, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei
• Oral culture, literacy, James Marriott, Walter Ong
• Cheese, India, kalimpong

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