Why You Should Make AI Your Bestie With David Pogue

Dying To Ask

A recent poll finds Americans are getting more comfortable with AI. But, they're still worried about it.

The survey was done by Bentley University and Gallup. You can check it out here. 56% of people polled say AI's influence is equally good and bad in society. Two out of three of us say we're learning more about it. But only one in 10 describes themselves as knowing a lot about artificial intelligence.

David Pogue has forgotten more about AI than most of us will ever know. He's one of the top science and tech reporters in the country and a popular keynote speaker on everything from climate change to crypto.

"All people want me to talk about these days is AI," David told me when I moderated his appearance at the Sacramento Speakers Series.

David's main message? New technology is scary to humans. Always has been. Always will be. But resisting change is pointless. And you might be surprised at some of the upsides of artificial intelligence.

On this Dying to Ask:

• Why you need to understand and embrace AI
• How historically we tend to react to major tech advancements from the steam engine to elevators
• The impact AI is having on everything from how we learn to how we cure disease
• And David is known for his optimism and positivity. Where does that come from and how we can all share his spirit?