The AI Doc: Are We Doomed or Hopeful? 🤖

A new documentary examines AI's future and its potential impact on humanity, exploring both risks and optimism.

The AI Doc: Are We Doomed or Hopeful? 🤖
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47.8K views • Mar 31, 2026
The AI Doc: Are We Doomed or Hopeful? 🤖

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"The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" is a new documentary exploring the future of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on humanity. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz spoke with co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, Tristan Harris, about the documentary and how to navigate overwhelming dread with tech optimism.

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