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As an AI scientist and practitioner, you may get some very practical questions. For this week:
Picture a discussion around your family table. Suppose a family member asks you: Should I be worried about AI?
(You should have a specific family member in mind, but don’t tell us details about them.) In this week’s Discussion forum, please post a brief (50–200 word) statement where you either:
- Respond to a concern that you know they actually have (how realistic is it, what are some mitigating factors, etc.)
- or: tell them about something new that they might find concerning.
Your post should cite sources (e.g., using a link), define terms, and provide concrete examples. Your writing should be clear and accessible to a non-technical audience. You might also include a question to prompt further discussion.
Also read your peers’ posts and make a substantive, thoughtful reply to two of them. You might, for example, ask a follow-up question that you imagine your family member might ask—or answer their question in your own way.