The humanity dilemma | Aza Raskin, Tristan Harris, Joy Mauthe Raskin & Andrei Matorin

Name: The humanity dilemma | Aza Raskin, Tristan Harris, Joy Mauthe Raskin & Andrei Matorin
Uploaded: 2026-08-13T09:59:07.000Z
Duration: 53 min 18 s
Channel: AI for Good
Description: Musical presentation on AI's impact on humanity, featuring speakers from the Center for Humane Technology exploring the AI development race, existential risks, and human choices.

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What you'll learn

AI is one of the most consequential inventions in human history and requires urgent reflection on our future relationship with it
The accelerating race around AI development creates systemic risks that demand human choices and ethical frameworks
The future is not inevitable but is shaped by the choices we make today as a society
The Center for Humane Technology examines how technology can be designed with human values and needs as the starting point

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the Center for Humane Technology?

The organization focuses on examining technology's impact on humanity and promoting ethical and humane technology development. The team, including Aza Raskin and Tristan Harris, works to provide insight into how technology shapes our relationships and our relationship with AI.

What are existential risks in the context of AI development?

These are risks with implications for humanity as a whole, arising from the rapid acceleration of AI technology. The presentation examines these threats and what human response is required to address them.

How is this presentation delivered?

The session is a three-act musical experience that combines original music with expert insights. This format makes the subject matter accessible and engaging for the audience.

Why is it stated that the future is not inevitable?

Because human choices and decisions can still influence how AI develops and is deployed. The presentation emphasizes that we have agency in shaping our collective future with AI.

Topics

ai ethics existential risk humane technology ai policy frontier ai

Description from the channel

What happens when AI becomes one of the most consequential inventions in human history? In this three-act musical experience, the team behind The Social Dilemma, The AI Dilemma and The AI Doc explores where AI stands today, the race accelerating beneath it, and what humanity needs to do next. Blending original music with insight, the session considers the choices shaping our relationship with AI and offers a grounded perspective on why the future is not inevitable. Featuring Joy Mauthe Raskin, Existential Threat Researcher, Experience Designer and Artist at the Center for Humane Technology; Aza Raskin, Co-founder of the Earth Species Project and The Center for Humane Technology; Tristan Harris, Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology; and Andrei Matorin, Violinist & Sound Artist. The session explores AI's accelerating development, the implications for humanity at a species level, and what is required from us as we navigate this defining moment. Recorded live at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. _____________________________________________________________________ AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to solve global challenges using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.