Oprah’s upcoming AI television special sparks outrage among tech critics

Image caption: An ABC handout promotional image for “AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special.” Image courtesy of ABC. Article by Benj Edwards. Ars Technica – September 3, 2024.

On Thursday, ABC announced an upcoming TV special titled, “AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special.” The one-hour show, set to air on September 12, aims to explore AI’s impact on daily life and will feature interviews with figures in the tech industry, like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Bill Gates. Soon after the announcement, some AI critics began questioning the guest list and the framing of the show in general. […]

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