tvN's ‘Salon de Yuval Harari’ seeks future strategies for humanity living in the age of AI with the world-renowned scholar Yuval Harari.
In the broadcast on the 30th, ‘Salon de Yuval Harari’ (planned by Jeong Min-sik, directed by Seong Jeong-eun) will share global insights on the theme of ‘The Usefulness of Humans in the Age of AI’ with historian and bestselling author Yuval Harari. In line with the concept of ‘salon’, which was a space for conversation, discussion, and socializing in Western Europe, cognitive psychologist Kim Kyung-il, physicist Kim Sang-wook, and Mind Minor Song Gil-young will appear on the show to share in-depth opinions with Yuval Harari about the role of humans in the age of AI.
Yuval Harari, who has shown sharp insights through his works such as ‘Sapiens’ and ‘Nexus’, analyzes AI coexisting with humans from a cool perspective. He agrees on the positive functions of AI but also expresses the view that it is a dangerous development. Harari states, “My role is to warn of the dangers that lie ahead and to present a balanced perspective to people,” emphasizing the negative aspects of AI. He adds that while the use of new technologies in the past was entirely determined by humans, in the age of AI, both humans and technology have a choice, making it necessary to correctly understand the current situation, which resonates with many.
Harari further points out the shift of power as the most notable phenomenon in the age of AI. For example, he explains that cryptocurrencies reflect a distrust of human-made systems, stating, “As humans trust AI more, power is shifting from people to algorithms.” He also mentions that situations where AI excludes humans are occurring frequently, noting that “AI is for the first time in history not just a ‘tool’ but an ‘actor’.” He raises the question, “What happens when AI that can judge, decide, and even lie is deployed in politics, military, and finance?” and responds, “Betting on AI for the future could be a gamble,” which raises curiosity about the background of this statement.
Warning of a dangerous future where AI holds control, Harari also presents specific solutions on how to regulate it and what preparations humans should make to live in a world created by AI, making the audience engaged. In addition, he shares insights on current issues such as digital witch hunts and fake information generated by AI, as well as personal stories about how much he utilizes AI when writing as an author and the processes he goes through when dealing with scientific and technological topics outside his field of expertise, raising anticipation for the broadcast.
‘Salon de Yuval Harari’ will air on Wednesday, the 30th, at 7:30 PM on tvN.
