AI's Promise and Perils Debated at TED's First AI Conference

Experts debated whether AI will replace humanity or be a tool at TED's first AI-focused conference.

Speakers like Andrew Ng called AI "the new electricity," while Max Tegmark warned it needs more regulation.

ChatGPT's release 10 months ago catalyzed the event, but OpenAI had little direct presence.

Multiple speakers argued for transparency and openness in AI models.

The historic Herbst Theater hosted talks on AI topics like simulations, superintelligence, synthetics, autonomy, art, and more.