In this conversation hosted by New America, Kay Firth-Butterfield discusses the ideas behind her book Coexisting with AI and explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, education, relationships, governance, and society. She argues that AI literacy is no longer optional and that humans must play an active role in deciding how technology fits into our future.
Key topics discussed:
- Why AI literacy is essential for citizens, parents, workers, and policymakers.
- How AI is changing childhood, education, relationships, and human connection.
- The growing challenges of hallucinations, misinformation, and trust in AI systems.
- The role of governance, regulation, and responsible innovation in shaping AI’s future.
- How society can ensure AI advances human well-being, opportunity, and democratic values.
Throughout the discussion, Kay emphasizes a simple but powerful idea: AI should help humans flourish, but it is up to humans to decide what kind of future they want to build.
