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The Alignment Problem Explained

Could a robot dedicated to a good cause end up destroying the world? Well, maybe. In this episode, we explore how powerful AI could end up causing us harm, regardless of what it’s programmed for. Between misuse by humans, alignment problems, and instrumental goals, even AI built with good intentions could end up breaking bad…unless we do something about it.

English
  • Originally Aired December 10, 2025
  • Runtime 13 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created January 13, 2026 by
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  • Modified January 17, 2026 by
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