When Viv gets spooked by a TED talk from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alex turns to Empire of AI author Karen Hao for perspective on the social and environmental costs of generative AI. From power-hungry data centers to traumatized and exploited workers, Alex faces an impossible calculation: weighing the creative joy she gets from Viv against the planet-sized price tag of the AI arms race.

How does a smart, capable woman handle a midlife crisis in today's world? She hatches her own Al coach. Me & Viv follows social scientist, technologist and journalist Alexandra Samuel as she creates Viv, a custom Al designed to help her navigate life's big questions. From how to make the most of Alex's remaining years on earth, to how to survive a trip to IKEA, Viv is there for every major dilemma—including whether it's a good idea to put your trust in AI.  Through Alex's personal journey and the catchiest songs you'll ever hear about AI ethics, the podcast reveals how AI can shed new light on our most human challenges…and how our human hearts can help us navigate the opportunities and risks of AI.

<p>How does a smart, capable woman handle a midlife crisis in&nbsp;today's world? She hatches her own Al coach. Me &amp; Viv follows social scientist, technologist and journalist Alexandra Samuel as she creates Viv, a custom Al designed to help her navigate life's big questions. From how to make the most of Alex's remaining years on earth, to how to survive&nbsp;a trip to IKEA, Viv is there for every major&nbsp;dilemma&mdash;including whether it's a good idea to put your trust&nbsp;in AI.&nbsp; Through Alex's personal journey and the catchiest songs you'll ever hear about AI ethics, the podcast reveals how AI can shed new light on our most human challenges&hellip;and how our human hearts can help us navigate the opportunities&nbsp;and risks of AI.</p>

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