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Bob Wright on the Future of Artificial Intelligence

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Fukuyama, F. (2026, August 31). Bob Wright on the Future of Artificial Intelligence. Persuasion. https://www.persuasion.community/p/bob-wright-frankly-fukuyama

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Journalist Bob Wright, author of The God Test, is featured in a conversation about the future of artificial intelligence, where he discusses its potential for transformation and the risks of AI systems developing unintended goals. This event is part of an exclusive interview series with Francis Fukuyama, which will also be available on YouTube. The discussion does not provide any specific numbers or statistics regarding AI development or risk. The conversation is a thoughtful analysis of the implications of artificial intelligence by two experts in the field.
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Yascha Mounk will interview Francis Fukuyama about his life and thought at The Abbey Centre in London on September 6 at 5pm. This event is exclusive to readers of American Purpose and Persuasion, and tickets can be obtained through a link provided by the outlets. In conjunction with this event, Francis Fukuyama and Bob Wright discussed artificial intelligence on an unknown date, noting its potential for transformational impact. They also explored how AI systems may develop unintended goals that surpass their creators' control, as well as the validity of the "doomer" case, which suggests catastrophic consequences from AI risk.

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Francis Fukuyama
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Narrative

In an event exclusively for readers of American Purpose and Persuasion, Yascha Mounk will be interviewing Francis Fukuyama about his life and thought at 5pm on Sunday, September 6 at The Abbey Centre, London.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-08-31
🔮 In this conversation, Francis Fukuyama and Bob Wright discuss why artificial intelligence may be more transformational than any previous technology, how AI systems can develop unintended goals that escape the control of their creators, and whether we should take the “doomer” case for catastrophic AI risk seriously.
2026-08-31 · Persuasion
Bob Wright on the Future of Artificial Intelligence · mixed framing

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In this conversation, Francis Fukuyama and Bob Wright discuss why artificial intelligence may be more transformational than any previous technology, how AI systems can develop unintended goals that escape the control of their creators, and whether we should take the “doomer” case for catastrophic AI risk seriously. uncertain
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In an event exclusively for readers of American Purpose and Persuasion, Yascha Mounk will be interviewing Francis Fukuyama about his life and thought at 5pm on Sunday, September 6 at The Abbey Centre, London. asserted
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Paying subscribers of Persuasion and American Purpose can access a code for a free ticket here. asserted
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