This week on The Fin, technology editor Paul Smith discusses the AI future and whether it is more likely to be utopia or dystopia.

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Further reading: 
Waymo’s robot driver was too scared to take us where we wanted to go
The self-driving taxis are an experience to remember but their post LA-riot nerves rendered them unable to use human logic, and left us stranded.
Apocalypse or a four-day week? What AI might mean for you
If you’re “AGI-pilled” and you believe artificial intelligence will soon surpass humans, you’re probably worried about your job. But insiders reckon that might be the least of our problems.
From ‘lucky country’ to ‘left-behind country’: Matt Comyn’s AI warning
Executives say Australia is in danger of falling behind as the rise of artificial intelligence creates a profound change in the way people and businesses work.

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This week on The Fin, technology editor Paul Smith discusses the AI future and whether it is more likely to be utopia or dystopia.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/enterprise/" data-stringify-link="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/enterprise/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Aussie Broadband</a>. Further reading:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/waymos-robot-driver-was-too-scared-to-take-us-where-we-wanted-to-go-20250610-p5m6c8" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/technology/waymos-robot-driver-was-too-scared-to-take-us-where-we-wanted-to-go-20250610-p5m6c8" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Waymo&rsquo;s robot driver was too scared to take us where we wanted to go</a> The self-driving taxis are an experience to remember but their post LA-riot nerves rendered them unable to use human logic, and left us stranded. <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/apocalypse-or-a-four-day-week-what-ai-might-mean-for-you-20250521-p5m0y5" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/technology/apocalypse-or-a-four-day-week-what-ai-might-mean-for-you-20250521-p5m0y5" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Apocalypse or a four-day week? What AI might mean for you</a> If you&rsquo;re &ldquo;AGI-pilled&rdquo; and you believe artificial intelligence will soon surpass humans, you&rsquo;re probably worried about your job. But insiders reckon that might be the least of our problems. <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/fix-swiss-cheese-ai-rules-to-deal-with-its-growth-husic-20250603-p5m4fv" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/technology/fix-swiss-cheese-ai-rules-to-deal-with-its-growth-husic-20250603-p5m4fv" data-sk="tooltip_parent">From &lsquo;lucky country&rsquo; to &lsquo;left-behind country&rsquo;: Matt Comyn&rsquo;s AI warning</a> Executives say Australia is in danger of falling behind as the rise of artificial intelligence creates a profound change in the way people and businesses work.
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Apocalypse or a four-day week? What AI might mean for you

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